A Quick Guide to Welding and Weld Inspection (Woodhead Publishing Series in Welding and Other Joining Technologies)

A concise and accessible guide to the knowledge required to fulfil the role of a welding inspector. In covering both European and US-based codes, the book gives those wishing to gain certification in welding inspection a basic all-round understanding of the main subject matter. A concise and accessible guide to the knowledge required to fulfil the role of a welding inspector Covers both European and US-based codes Gives those wishing to gain certification in welding inspection a basic all-round understanding of the main subject matter Content: Front matter , Pages i-iii Copyright , Page iv Foreword by Series Editor , Pages viii-ix , Cliff Matthews Introduction , Pages x-xi , S.E. Hughes A 10 Minute Guide , Pages xii-xiv Chapter 1 - Abbreviations, Terminology and Welding Symbols , Pages 1-16 Chapter 2 - Duties of a Welding Inspector , Pages 17-21 Chapter 3 - Analysis of a Fusion Weld , Pages 22-35 Chapter 4 - Materials and Their Weldability , Pages 36-48 Chapter 5 - Welding Processes , Pages 49-66 Chapter 6 - Non-destructive and Destructive Testing , Pages 67-87 Chapter 7 - Fracture Modes and Welding Defects , Pages 88-107 Chapter 8 - Codes, Standards and Documentation , Pages 108-124 Chapter 9 - Health and Safety , Pages 125-134 Index , Pages 135-138 "A Quick Guide to Welding and Weld Inspection is a simple guide to the knowledge required to fulfill the role of a welding inspector. In covering both European and US-based codes, the book will give those wishing to gain certification in welding inspection a basic all-round understanding of the main subject matter." "This book describes welding terminology, abbreviations and symbols. The duties of a welding inspector are discussed. Materials and their weldability, welding processes and welding defects are all covered, with additional supporting documentation on codes and standards."--Jacket A concise and accessible guide to the knowledge required to fulfil the role of a welding inspector. In covering both European and US-based codes, the book gives those wishing to gain certification in welding inspection a basic all-round understanding of the main subject matter.

• A concise and accessible guide to the knowledge required to fulfil the role of a welding inspector
• Covers both European and US-based codes
• Gives those wishing to gain certification in welding inspection a basic all-round understanding of the main subject matter