Inspection, evaluation and recovery techniques of welded structures and joints João Lucio Carvalho da Cunha Júnior, Jonatas de Souza Cruz, Márlon Souza de Carvalho, Nestor Ferreira de Carvalho, Natal de Jesus Gaspar

Abstract

Inspections are essential for discovering possible anomalies and failures before they cause accidents, production stoppages, or other types of inconvenience. To this end, several techniques can be applied to help identify existing pathologies in structures or discontinuities in welded joints and, after evaluating the results, make safer decisions to correct these items. This article presents the main techniques for inspecting, evaluating, and repairing welded structures and joints. The methodology used to develop the work is the bibliographical study. After the research, it can be concluded that the successful performance of a structure or welded joint during its useful life depends on the decisions made based on the inspections and analyses carried out.