AMERICAN WELDING
SOCIETY WEBSITE
The American Welding Society (AWS)
website has a new look and improved
structure. The revamped navigation is
specifically tailored to suit a user’s unique
path. Whether embarking on a more
intuitive certification journey or seeking
convenient access to career resources,
the reimagined AWS is about putting
one’s welding career first. Discover new
features and experience the seamless,
consistent site journey crafted with visi-
tors in mind. Featured enhancements
include improved search, responsive
design, real-time live chat, and access to
online media.
AWS.ORG
FULL MATRIX CAPTURE
TRAINING MANUAL
The American Society of Mechanical
Engineers (ASME) has published PTB-15-
2023: Full Matrix Capture Training
Manual. The publication was prepared
by ASME Standards Technology LLC
and sponsored by ASME, Pressure
Technology Codes &Standards. This
training manual covers full matrix capture
(FMC) total focusing method (TFM)
instruments arrays modeling advan-
tages and limitations of FMC/TFM versus
phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT)
sizing techniques fracture mechanics
flaw characterization applications and
more.
ASME.ORG
WELD INSPECTION
BOOK
The British Constructional Steelwork
Association and Tata Steel have
published Guide to Weld Inspection
for Structural Steelwork. This publica-
tion gives guidance on weld inspection
for structural steelwork. It explains how
techniques for weld inspection and
testing are used to identify and charac-
terize defects that can arise in structural
steel components. It also explains the
causes of such defects and measures
that may be taken to avoid them. The
guidance is intended for use by persons
undertaking or responsible for weld
inspection in fabrication facilities manu-
facturing structural steel components
that are designed for static loading. This
technical knowledge is a prerequisite for
persons identified as responsible welding
coordination by manufacturers of struc-
tural steel components.
BCSA.ORG.UK
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ASNT Q&A BOOK: VISUAL TESTING METHOD
The second edition of ASNT’s Questions
&Answers Book: Visual Testing (VT) is
intended to provide candidates studying for
qualifying examinations with sample Level I,
II, and III review questions. It’s designed to
cover the VT training outlines in the 2020
edition of CP-105 and includes all new refer-
ences, new and updated questions, and
updated figures. Every question is multiple
choice with four unique answers to more
closely match the ASNT exam format.
SOURCE.ASNT.ORG
SECOND EDITION
The American Society for Nondestructive Testing
ASNT Q&A BOOK VISUAL
TESTING
METHOD
REVIEW QUESTIONS
FOR LEVELS I, II, &III
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RAILWAY
INFRASTRUCTURE
MONITORING
Sercel and AP Sensing are pleased to
announce the launch of a joint innovative
solution for comprehensive railway infra-
structure monitoring. The below ballast
scan (BBS) solution is the result of joint
technical work combining AP Sensing’s
unique distributed acoustic sensing (DAS)
technology and Sercel’s comprehensive
geophysical solution for near-surface
evaluation using DAS data. The joint solu-
tion provides insights to help customers
understand the roadbed and underlying
geology to better manage their geotech-
nical risks.
The BBS monitoring solution provides
critical data needed for safe railway oper-
ations and is an important complement
to existing shallow near-surface inspec-
tion techniques and rail monitoring. The
use of already-existing fiber optic infra-
structure, together with extremely long-
range evaluation capability, makes the
joint solution cost-effective and nonin-
trusive. Assessment of rail track subsur-
face using DAS does not interfere with
traffic and allows monitoring changes in
real time for more predictive planning
of maintenance operations, especially in
areas with complex geological conditions
or high geotechnical risks.
SERCEL
SERCEL.COM
DIGITAL INTERFACE
NODE
Wireless monitoring technology devel-
oper Senceive has revealed the latest in
its range of IoT infrastructure condition
monitoring devices. The Digital Interface
Node allows users to integrate a wide
range of geotechnical, structural, and
environmental sensors into a Senceive
wireless communications platform in order
to benefit from automated data logging
and instant alerts. The new device adds
to the company’s range of rail monitoring
instruments, which detect movement
and changes in the condition of track,
earthworks, and structures. Using wireless
communications, it will help to reduce site
visits and enable continuous data acqui-
sition from places that are hard to reach,
such as bridge joints, slopes, and tunnels.
The device is IP67 rated and built for use
in challenging site conditions.
SENCEIVE
SENCEIVE.COM
UT RAIL FASTENER
HOUSING SOLUTION
Rail fastener housings are vital within
railway lines as they ensure the rail is
strongly secured in place along a route.
MTC developed an ultrasonic inspection
capability to effectively inspect RT60
fastener housings for internal cracking,
which has been validated both in the
laboratory and in on-site trials on live
assets. A custom probe holder was
designed and 3D printed to enable
repeatable and ergonomic access to the
critical areas of the fasteners to facilitate
easy in situ inspection in challenging
rail-side conditions. This cheap and fast
inspection solution has been adopted
by Network Rail and will be introduced
into their routine inspection activities.
Inspection performance established
in laboratory testing was validated via
multiple on-site trials on live Network Rail
assets. The ultrasonic inspection process
is fast and does not require further
specialist training for Network Rail’s
nondestructive testing engineers.
MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY CENTRE
THE-MTC.ORG
CORROSION APP
The Profometer app can now be
connected to two different sensors, and
its mission is simple. For PM8000 Pro and
PM8000: to scan reinforced concrete at
scale to provide a clear image of what
is inside the structure to assess quality
control, durability, and structural resis-
tance of concrete by mapping concrete
cover and rebar diameter. For PM8500:
to measure the corrosion potential using
half-cell technology, providing a clear
overview of the areas that have a high
probability of being corroded, for further
analysis and definition of a repair project.
The Profometer app is a software solu-
tion for inspection services, structural
and civil engineering firms, and contrac-
tors working on durability, corrosion,
and structural resistance assessment of
existing reinforced concrete structures,
or quality control for new constructions.
The seamless integrated workflows bring
productivity in the field and save count-
less office hours.
SCREENING EAGLE
SCREENINGEAGLE.COM
Show us your products! Newly released
equipment, instruments, software, and other
products designed for use in NDT work can
be submitted to press@asnt.org. Submissions
should include a writeup and high-res image.
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