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Non-Destructive Testing on bridges and concrete: Key advances
Examines recent methods in non-destructive testing and their contribution to the diagnosis of structural failures.
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) comprises methods designed to assess the condition of materials, components, and equipment without affecting their serviceability. Its function is to identify discontinuities, degradation, and early damage mechanisms to determine service fitness and remaining life.
In the energy sector, NDT is a cornerstone of integrity management, supporting maintenance decisions, reducing unplanned failures, and optimizing availability. The evolution toward advanced techniques, digitalization, and remote inspection drives its growth in the U.S., Europe, and LATAM.
Main topics
This section gathers technical content aimed at professionals requiring a precise and applied view of NDT technologies.
Key topics include:
- Volumetric testing (UT, PAUT, TOFD)
- Surface techniques (MT, PT, VT)
- Digital and computed radiography
- Remote inspection and robotics
- Defect evaluation and remaining life assessment
- ASNT, ISO, API, and SNT-TC-1A standards
- Applications in O&G, petrochemical, energy, and mining
NDT is essential to ensure structural integrity and operational continuity of critical assets. Technical challenges include qualifications of techniques, accurate interpretation of indications, inspection in complex geometries, and adoption of advanced technologies.
codes and standards
63 Articlescorrosion and materials
223 Articlesengineering
15 Articlesequipment inspection
67 Articlesreliability
50 Articlesstudy cases
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NDT in offshore platforms: detecting corrosion in structural piles
Marine corrosion advances internally in piles without external signs, which requires NDT for early detection.
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Precise defect detection with TFM ultrasound
TFM allows for high-resolution identification of defects, evaluating shape, size, and location using real-time capture and processing algorithms.
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Inspection technologies in the oil industry: current trends
Non-destructive inspection technologies improve safety, reduce risks, and optimize processes in the oil sector.
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Consequences of not applying NDT in the oil industry
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) allows the quality of materials and components to be evaluated without affecting them.
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Application of X-ray diffraction in hydroelectric components
La técnica de difracción de rayos X permite caracterizar tensiones internas en materiales clave de infraestructuras hidroeléctricas.
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Non-Destructive Testing: Solving complex industry challenges
Industrial challenges require innovative solutions such as NDT to ensure integrity without compromising functionality.
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How do Non-Destructive Testing detect the fragility of materials?
Technical analysis of how non-destructive testing detects discontinuities without affecting the integrity of industrial components.
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How to avoid disasters in the energy industry: NDT training
Non Destructive Testing is a powerful tool for detecting failures in components of process units in the energy industry.
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Critical Equipment: Latest advances in ultrasound technology
Early detection with ultrasound improves operational reliability and reduces the risk of unplanned downtime.
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