What does ASME Section 5 cover?

What does ASME Section 5 cover?

• A. Non-destructive testing
• B. Destructive testing
• C. Material specification
• D. Quality management

Answer: (A)

Non-destructive testing is what ASME Section 5 covers. It lays out the methods, qualifications, and documentation needed to inspect welds and materials without causing damage, including radiography, ultrasonic, magnetic particle, liquid penetrant, visual methods, and leak testing, as well as how procedures and personnel must be qualified and how results are recorded and used to accept or reject a part. This focus on nondestructive examination distinguishes it from sections that address destructive testing, material specifications, or general quality management, which are covered elsewhere in the ASME code.