Research and Markets: A Quick Guide to Welding and Weld Inspection

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/08a218/a_quick_guide_to_w) has announced the addition of Woodhead Publishing Ltd's new report "A Quick Guide to Welding and Weld Inspection" to their offering.

“A Quick Guide to Welding and Weld Inspection”

A simple and accessible guide to the knowledge required to fulfil the role of a welding inspector. In covering both European and US-based codes, the book will give those wishing to gain certification in welding inspection a basic all-round understanding of the main subject matter.

Key Topics Covered:

• Terminology, Abbreviations and symbols Joint terminology. Weld terminology. Drawing rules and symbols.
• Duties of a welding inspector Duties of a welding inspector before, during and after welding
• Analysis of a fusion weld Joint preparation by mechanical or thermal cutting processes. The four factors which make a good fusion weld. Residual stress and distortion.
• Materials and weldability Classification of alloy steels. Alloying elements. Carbon equivalency. Material properties including ductility, hardness and toughness. Heat treatments.
• Welding processes Manual metal arc. Metal inert gas/metal active gas. Flux cored arc. Tungsten inert gas. Plasma arc. Submerged arc.
• Non-destructive testing and mechanical testing Liquid penetrant testing. Magnetic particle testing. Radiography. Ultrasonic testing. Tension testing and results. Hardness testing and results. Bend testing and results. Toughness testing and results. Macro tests. Micro tests. Fillet fracture testing. Butt weld fracture testing.
• Defects and Fracture modes Brittle fracture. Fatigue fracture. Ductile fracture. Welding induced defects.
• Codes, standards and documentation General welding standards. Specific standards. Procedure qualification documentation. Welder qualification documentation.
• Health and safety

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