Lead Faculty: Mark Rubio
Credits/Hours: 6 Credits
Covers ultrasonic shear wave inspection theory and the set-up and calibration for shear wave inspection using a Distance Amplitude Correction (DAC) curve or 80% Full Screen Height (FSH) flaw evaluation technique. Students gain practice inspecting a wide range of plate and pipe welds with known discontinuities. Students also learn to identify, evaluate, and categorize discontinuities as to their acceptance or rejection in accordance with various industry codes and standards. Training is in accordance with ASNT recommended practice number: SNT-TC-1A for UT Level II training and Canadian Standard 48.9712 as per I.S.O. 9000 series.
Prerequisite: ST262.