Fracture tests are conductedtoqualifyawelder bythe examinationof fracturesurfaces of a weld metal rather than using expensive macroscopic examination. Theprocedureisappliedinordertoassessthequalityoftestweldmadebyawelder.Although standards elucidate the test procedure, test location, technique, dimensionsand type of specimen. There are two types of fracture tests; Fillet weld fracture andButt weld fracture in which a notch is machined on the weld metalthat enables thespecimen to fracture easily. Following are the critical points regarding these tests. ature and dimensions of Test specimens umber of tests !ocation of test "hat is the method and technique for ma#ing fracture "eld defects that ought to be detected $ob description of an inspectorButt Weld FractureTheprocedureisappliedtoobservethefracturepieceofgrooveweldinordertodetect the weld imperfections. %ommon problems li#e solid inclusion &slag, flux, andoxide', porosity and lac# of fusion which have severe effects on groove weld, can bedetected by simply brea#ing the test weld. o other technique li#e radiography is usedthat may be expensive. Also (ee )ow to reduce concentration of weld porosity*Test specimens ta#en from the groove weld are notched in order to ta#e fracture pathfrom the middle of the weld. That is why it is also #nown by a term +ic# Brea# Test,in industries. The techniques that are used to cause fracture are; three point bendingand hammering. -ou can split the weld parts by simply hammering or on the other, ifthetest pieceissupportedontwopointsandtheloadisappliedfromtheabove,required brea#age is obtained. Fillet Weld Fracture"ith the same procedure and ob.ective as in butt weld fracture, fillet weld fracturesare used to qualify a welder for fillet test welds. Fracture is made to find out the weldimperfections thatmayharm fillet weld./efects li#e porosity,lac#ofpenetration,solid inclusion are observed on fracture surface of split parts. /imensionsandnatureoftest piecearespecifiedbythestandardsandcodesandrequired specimen is obtained accordingly. A notch of specific profile is indented onthe weld. ormally the shapes of notch are; 01shaped (quare profile 21shaped(pecimen are placed in specific direction or clamped is special tools to achieve therequired fracture through throat. After placement, hammering or pressing is appliedand the split parts are ready for examination. What is the job of Inspector?3nspector must have a close examination throughout the procedure. After observingthe splitting4 brea#age, he must identify the weld defects with great care. 3t is essentialthat hehas wor#experienceabout determiningtheimperfections onthefracturesurfaceandassistingothers toconduct theprocedureinright way. 5oreover heshould give a systematic report containing meaningful information about; The shape of fracture 3mperfections and their types 6osition of imperfections on Butt4Fillet weld surface