Keeping the end in mind is a critical step in any nondestructive evaluation. Nondestructive testing (NDT) techniques are used in damage analysis and repair design of structures without further damage or alteration. These techniques can also help avoid downtime, disruption to nearby workers and structures, and save on material costs. To promote the best outcome, […]
Although application of this method is dwindling, radiography is still used in many weld quality assurance and quality control inspections. During the last decade, industry has sought ways to replace radiography as the primary method of volumetric inspection for welds, as the technique can be slow, expensive, generate waste, and can require additional licensing and […]
Recent major failures of high-profile structures in the U.S. have brought attention to the national issue of rapidly deteriorating infrastructure. Traditional methods of evaluating concrete structures have been expensive, inefficient, dangerous, and subject to human error. The good news is that technology is advancing to meet the need for accurate, cost-effective, and nondestructive condition assessment of existing […]
