NDTE 1301 - Film Interpretation of Weldments

3 Credits (2 hrs. lec., 2 hrs. lab.) A study of radiographic film, including exploration of radiographic basics, interpretation, and causes and effects of discontinuities. Prerequisite: None
Course Outcomes
1 - Describe the performance of radiography of weldments.
2 - Determine when radiography is the preferred method of nondestructive examination.
3 - Describe radiograph film: composition, proper handling, and storage.
4 - Read and interpret film images in a general context (degree of penetration, shape recognition, light and dark regions, light source, etc.)
5 - Identify discontinuities, such as slag, porosity, cracks, incomplete fusion, and laminates.
6 - Identify from films weldment types and configurations.
7 - Read radiograph films and identify and interpret discontinuities leading to weld failure.