Description

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This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, structural engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in inspection of details and welding of steel hydraulic structures such as those associated with dams, locks and flood control structures. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION 2. PURPOSE OF INSPECTION 3. INSPECTION PROCEDURES 4. INSPECTOR QUALIFICATIONS 5. SUMMARY OF NDT METHODS 6. DISCONTINUITY ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA FOR WELDMENTS 7. MATERIAL AND WELD TESTING.

About the Author

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Paul Guyer is a registered civil engineer, mechanical engineer, fire protection engineer and architect with 35 years of experience designing buildings and related infrastructure. For an additional 9 years he was a principal staff advisor to the California Legislature on capital outlay and infrastructure issues. He is a graduate of Stanford University and has held numerous national, state and local offices with the American Society of Civil Engineers, Architectural Engineering Institute and National Society of Professional Engineers. He is a Fellow of ASCE, AEI and CABE (U.K.).