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Non-destructive Testing Options for Welded Steel Bridges
Welded steel bridges consist of many fracture critical members (FCMs) that are require periodic non-destructive testing (NDT) for fatigue crack detection. Fatigue cracks develop for several reasons including [1]: - Welded details that are susceptible to fatigue cracks - distortion-induced fatigue cracking - Many bridges are over 90 years old - Corrosion fatigue cracks, and - Increases in the number of heavy vehicles leading and d allowable leading to significant accumulation
Thomas R. Hay, Ph.D., P.E
Sep 8, 20215 min read
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