NDTE 1401 - Film Interpretation of Weldments

Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 4
A study of radiographic film, including exploration of radiographic basics, interpretation, and causes and effects of discontinuities.
Prerequisite: None.
Student Learning 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.