Ultrasonic testing
Use sound to investigate material thickness and internal indications.
Structures
Make every connection part of the picture.
Inspection areas to consider
- Primary members and accessible sections
- Welded connections and attachment details
- Coatings, corrosion and visible distortion
This example concerns accessible steelwork. Structural capacity and loading require a separate engineering assessment.
Define the question.
Then the examination.
Pipe racks, platforms and supporting steelwork need a clear system of location references. A repeatable inspection record helps engineering teams relate a finding to the right member or connection.
Useful information to prepare
- Structure drawings and member references
- Material, coatings and access equipment
- Areas of concern and previous observations
Methods to explore
Explore the purpose and limits of each method. Material and site conditions determine the final inspection approach.
Explore method
Magnetic particle testing
Reveal surface and near-surface indications in ferromagnetic components.
Visual inspection
Build a clear record of the condition visible at accessible surfaces.