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2. British Standard BS 7910: Guide on methods for assessing the acceptability of flaws in metallic structures, 2000.
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4. ASME XI, Boiler and pressure vessel code: Rules for in-service inspection of nuclear power plant components, Division 1, 1995.
5. Japanese Welding Engineering Society: Standard WES 2805–1997, Methods of assessment for flaws in fusion welded joints with respect to brittle fracture and failure due to fatigue crack growth, 1997 (see also WES-TR2808 Method for assessment of brittle fracture in steel weldments subject to cyclic and dynamic large straining).