Introduction To The Non Destructive Testing Of Welded Joints

This second edition builds on the success of the first and covers the widespread introduction of computer technology, particularly the digitisation of data into the many branches of NDT. It surveys the new European (CEN) Standards and provisional CEN Standards on NDT, many of which are replacing British Standards. New NDT techniques not included in the first edition are also included.

This book emphasizes the need for non-destructive testing and evaluation of welded components, with due coverage of various aspects of welding technology. It covers in detail different types of welding processes, weld defects, fitness for purpose approach, quality classes and the choice of NDT techniques including all major conventional and advanced NDT techniques. Wide coverage has been given for residual stress analysis in weldments, automation and robotics in NDT and weld related failures. Intelligent welding, fracture mechanics concepts, quality control including total quality management and codes and standards add to the unique value of the book. The whole text is structured in such a way that a lot of emphasis has been given to basic principles, applications of each technique pertaining to weld inspection and related case studies. This book will fulfill the need for professionals with overlapping interest in both welding technology and NDT.Contents: Introduction to Welding Techniques, Defects, and Types of Tests; Visual Inspection; Liquid-Penetrant, Magnetic-Particle, Eddy-Current, Acoustic-Emission Testing, Ultrasonic and Leak Testing; Radiography; Thermography In-Situ Metallography; Residual-Stress Analysis in Weldments; Automation and Robotics in NDT; Computers in Weld Inspection; Intelligent Welding; Fracture-Mechanics Concepts; Weld-Related Failures; Quality Control in Production Welding; Welding Codes and Standards.

Testing conditions, Welded joints, Transverse joints, Welding, Ultrasonic testing, Acceptance (approval), Dimensions, Acceptance inspection, Sensitivity, Non-destructive testing, Thickness, Grades (quality)

Welded joints, Welding, Non-destructive testing, Steels, Magnetic-particle flaw detection, Flaw detection, Examination (quality assurance), Inspection, Acceptance inspection, Surface properties, Surface defects

Acquaints readers with the common nondestructive inspection (NDT) methods available, and aids in selecting the method best suited for inspection of a given weld." -- Abstract.

"Specifies the visual testing of fusion welds in metallic materials. It may also be applied to visual testing of the joint prior to welding. Identical with and reproduced from ISO 17637:2016." - standards.govt.nz