The weld is transverse to the longitudinal axis of the specimen, which is bent so that one of the side surfaces becomes the convex surface of the bent specimen. Transverse side‐bend test specimens shall conform to the dimensions shown in
Figure QW-462.2.Specimens of base metal thickness equal to or greater than 11/2 in. (38 mm) may be cut into approximately equal strips between 3/4 in. (19 mm) and 11/2 in. (38 mm) wide for testing, or the specimens may be bent at full width (see requirements on jig width in QW‐466). When the width of the weld is so large that a bend specimen cannot be bent so that the entire weld and heat affected zones are within the bent portion, multiple specimens across the entire weld and heat affected zones shall be used.If multiple specimens are used in either situation above,one complete set shall be made for each required test.Each specimen shall be tested and meet the requirements
in QW-163.