Finally, X-rd examination is performed on the MIAB welded specimens
to observe the strain developed at the welded joint and the chemical composition of the weld and the
base metal. There are no test standards available for carrying out tests specifically on MIAB welded joints.
Hence, the test standards specified for welded tube specimens with solid state welding process (flash
butt welding) are adopted for the tests on MIAB welded specimens to assess the quality and strength. It
is observed that MIAB has several advantages in terms of its metallurgical integrity, quality and strength.