ISO 16827:2025Published

Non-destructive testing — Ultrasonic testing — Characterization and sizing of discontinuities

Essais non destructifs — Contrôle par ultrasons — Caractérisation et dimensionnement des discontinuités

Abstract / scope

This document specifies the general principles and techniques for the characterization and sizing of previously detected discontinuities in order to ensure their evaluation against applicable acceptance criteria.

This document is applicable, in general terms, to discontinuities in those materials and applications covered by ISO 16810.

Phased array techniques can also be applied but additional steps or verifications can be needed.

Life cycle

Replaces

ISO 16827:2012WithdrawnNon-destructive testing — Ultrasonic testing — Characterization and sizing of discontinuitiesInternational Standard · Published 23 Mar 2012 · ISO/TC 135/SC 3