This AD 2000-Merkblatt deals with the testing of the strength and toughness properties of the basic material used for sections where, after the forming of the plates, heat treatment, excluding stress relieving, is carried out. Testing is also required if the heat treatment is performed as part of a hot-forming process (see AD 2000-Merkblatt HP 7/2, 3.2). It also deals with the visual examination and dimensional checking of sections.
The testing of welded joints is dealt with in the AD 2000-Merkbl？tter HP 2/1, HP 5/2 and HP 5/3.