1.1 ,This practice provides standardized sample butt fusion preparation, conditioning, and testing conditions for tension testing of specimens prepared from sample butt fusion joints or hydrostatic tests of sample butt fusion joints in accordance with:
1.1.1 ,Test Method D638, tension testing,
1.1.1.1 ,The preparation or use of tensile specimens other than Test Method D638 Type I through Type V is beyond the scope of this practice.