Imperfection designation 9. Lack of penetration (incomplete penetration) 10.

Bad fit-up
h a

Quality level for weld imperfections (EN 25817) D C B Moderate Intermediate Stringent
Short imperfections h0,2s Long imperfections Not permitted Short imperfections h0,1s max 1,5mm Long imperfections Not permitted Not permitted

s
h1mm + 0,3a max 4mm h0,5mm + 0,2a max 3mm h0,5mm + 0,1a max 2mm

11. Undercut

h1,5mm

h1,0mm

h0,5mm

13. Excessive convexity

h1mm + 0,25b max 5mm

h1mm + 0,15b max 4mm

h1mm + 0,1b max 3mm

14. Fillet weld having a throat thickness greater than the nominal value
a

h1mm + 0,3a max 5mm

h1mm + 0,2a max 4mm

h1mm + 0,15a max 3mm

15. Fillet weld having a throat thickness smaller than the nominal value
a

Short imperfections h0,3mm + 0,1a max 2mm

Short imperfections h0,3mm + 0,1a max 1mm Long imperfections Not permitted

Not permitted

Long imperfections Not permitted

20. Excessive asymmetry

h2mm + 0,2a

h2mm + 0,15a

h1,5mm + 0,15a

h
Z2

a
Z1