Personnel
Foreword
List of Tables
List of Figures
1. GENERAL
1.1 Scope
1.2 Advantages and Limitations of the Inspection Method
1.3 Acceptance Standards
1.4 Cost
1.5 Procedures
1.6 References
1.7 NDE Symbols
1.8 Safety and Health
2. DISCONTINUITIES
2.1 Discussion of Discontinuities
2.2 List of Discontinuities
2.3 Porosity
2.4 Inclusions
2.5 Incomplete Fusion
2.6 Incomplete Joint Penetration
2.7 Undercut
2.8 Underfill
2.9 Overlap
2.10 Lamination
2.11 Delamination
2.12 Seams or Laps
2.13 Lamellar Tear
2.14 Cracks
2.15 Concavity
2.16 Convexity
2.17 Weld Reinforcement
3. NONDESTRUCTIVE EXAMINATION METHODS
3.1 Visual Examination (VT)
3.2 Penetrant Examination (PT)
3.3 Magnetic Particle Examination (MT)
3.4 Radiographic Examination (RT)
3.5 Ultrasonic Examination (UT)
3.6 Electromagnetic Examination (ET)
3.7 Leak Examination
4. INTERRELATIONSHIPS AMONG WELDING PROCESSES,
DISCONTINUITIES AND EXAMINATION METHODS
5. SUPPLEMENTARY READING MATERIAL
Annex A - Examination Method Selection Guide
Annex B - NDE Symbols and Abbreviations
Annex C - Typical Industry Standards
Annex D - Guidelines for Preparation of Technical
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