From “Black Box” to Confident Decisions: Demystifying Non-Destructive Testing

Non-destructive testing (NDT) is used across a wide range of industries to evaluate material properties and identify defects and anomalies in structures. NDT’s acceptance and implementation also vary across industries and materials. Some industries heavily rely on NDT, including civil infrastructure, which uses ultrasonic thickness (UT) testing of metals to inspect welds. However, other NDT methods—such as impact echo (IE) or ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV) for evaluating concrete—are less widely used and accepted. NDT is still seen by many as a “black box,” and trust in its results differs.

In this webinar, we will dive into various NDT methods used on civil infrastructure and discuss how they can be applied more effectively to give owners, engineers, and contractors more confidence in the results. We will explore practical application methods to improve confidence in NDT results, and share what you should ask an NDT provider to verify their qualifications. In the end, you want the NDT to provide results that instill confidence and inform your decision-making. This presentation will help you get there.