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Thickness Measurement
Application(s)
- Measure
thickness of critical structural supports such as columns, mill
rolls, derrick studs, and overhead crane wheels
- Incoming
inspection of replacement structural parts
- Measure
remaining wall thickness of piping, boilers, and tanks
- Requires
access to only one side (typically outside) of component
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Gauges
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| Ultrasonic
Flaw Detection
Application(s)
- Locate
and size discontinuities in structures
- Verify
integrity of welds: check for lack-of-fusion, undercuts, and cooling
cracks
- Inspect
for fatigue cracking of components
- Also
addresses thickness measurement applications
Recommended
Instrument
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| Ultrasonic
Bolt Stress Measurement
Application(s)
- Verify
remaining residual tension on installed bolts and fasteners
Recommended
Instrument(s)
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Last
Updated 07/02/01
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