NDT of welds: state of the art

Major advances have been made in recent years in nondestructive testing of welded steel structures. This paper reviews the latest developments in: (i) radiographic inspection; (ii) ultrasonics; (iii) alternating current potential drop technique; (iv) measurement of residual stress, and (v) in-production weld inspection. Areas where further useful progress can be made are also identified.

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