QW-153Tensile Strength. Minimum values for procedure qualification are provided under the column heading "Minimum Specified Tensile, ksi" of QW/QB-422. In order to pass the tension test, the specimen shall have a tensile strength that is not less than:
(a) the minimum specified tensile strength of the base metal; or
(b) the minimum specified tensile strength of the weaker of the two, if base metals of different minimum tensile strengths are used; or
(c) the minimum specified tensile strength of the weld metal when the applicable Section provides for the use of weld metal having lower room temperature strength than the base metal;
(d) if the specimen breaks in the base metal outside of the weld or fusion line, the test shall be accepted as meeting the requirements, provided the strength is not more than 5% below the minimum specified tensile strength of the base metal.