Object of test, preparation, method of testing, reporting of results for visual examination aided by penetrant methods, radiography, transverse tensile test, examination of cross sections (macro-examination), bend tests, nick-break test, fracture test for fillet welds. Notes on metallurgical aspects of testing welds in aluminium and methods for preparing etched specimens given in appendices.Partially replaced by BS EN 895:1995, BS EN 910:1996, BS EN 1320:1997 and BS EN 1321:1997.