Latest Phased Array Ultrasonic Bridge Weld Inspection Technologies
Project Information
Project ID:
FHWA-PROJ-14-0144
Project Abstract:
The evaluation of the latest phased array ultrasonic bridge weld inspection technologies and the generation of qualification data to enable ultrasonic test techniques to replace the radiography requirements in the American Welding Society (AWS) bridge welding code, D1.5.
Tasks include: evaluating full matrix capture (FMC) and total focusing method (TFM) technology to improve AWS D1.5 ultrasonic flaw characterization, ultrasonic modeling to evaluate AWS D1.5 flaw detection performance (including the generation of virtual qualification data using simulation software), and the evaluation of new advanced technologies for potential incorporation in AWS D1.5, including two-dimensional phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT) arrays and time-of-flight diffraction (TOFD) techniques.
Project Status:
Completed
Project Funding Amount (Contract Award Amount):
$0.00
Start Date:
End Date:
Public Access Plan:
Yes
Laboratory:
FHWA Program Area:
- Infrastructure
Fiscal Year / AMRP Program / AMRP Activity:
- FY 2002-2022 / Infrastructure / Structures
AMRP = Annual Modal Research Plan
Contact Information
Team:
Infrastructure Analysis and Construction Team
Office:
Office of Infrastructure Research and Development
Office Code:
HRDI-20