Fast and Efficient Welding Inspection of Structural Steel Using Adaptive Phased Array Ultrasonic NDT
The purpose of this study is to conduct a comprehensive assessment towards a technical guideline and recommendations for fast and efficient ultrasonic non-destructive testing (NDT) methodology and procedure for full inspection of welding and weldment in steel structures based on phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT) technique. The study aims to provide information toward understanding the potential types of defects and flaws in weldment of steel structures, the significance of effect of flaws on quality of the welding and importance of their detection and assessment. The current ultrasonic NDT techniques will be evaluated for their performance in required welding inspection. Ultimately, the goal is to study the advanced PAUT technique as a potential NDT method for efficient and accurate welding inspection in steel structures for GDOT.
Language
- English
Project
- Status: Active
- Funding: $187712
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Contract Numbers:
GDOT RP 23-14
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Sponsor Organizations:
Georgia Department of Transportation
One Georgia Center
600 West Peachtree Street, NW
Atlanta, GA United States 30308 -
Project Managers:
Ahmed, Sabbir
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Performing Organizations:
Georgia Southern University Research & Service Foundation
P.O. Box 8005
Veazey Hall
Statesboro, GA United States 30460-8005 -
Principal Investigators:
Taheri, Hossein
- Start Date: 20240212
- Expected Completion Date: 20270212
- Actual Completion Date: 0
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Defects; Inspection; Nondestructive tests; Phased arrays; Steel bridges; Steel rails; Steel structures; Structural design; Ultrasonic tests; Welding; Weldments
- Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Construction; Maintenance and Preservation; Transportation (General);
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01909021
- Record Type: Research project
- Source Agency: Georgia Department of Transportation
- Contract Numbers: GDOT RP 23-14
- Files: RIP, STATEDOT
- Created Date: Feb 21 2024 8:16AM