Manual Shearwave UT Acceptable?
Manual Shearwave UT Acceptable?
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We have a Client that we are building a non-stamped vessel (under 15psig and non-lethal and 1/2"-5/8" thk) to ASME Section VIII Div 1.
Client has stated all welds in material ½ in. (13 mm) and greater in thickness may be examined using the ultrasonic (UT) method given the requirements of 7.5.5 of Section VIII, Div. 2.
Per these reqs, my question is, "Is manual shearwave UT method acceptable?"
Thank you for your assessment and comments.
Client has stated all welds in material ½ in. (13 mm) and greater in thickness may be examined using the ultrasonic (UT) method given the requirements of 7.5.5 of Section VIII, Div. 2.
Per these reqs, my question is, "Is manual shearwave UT method acceptable?"
Thank you for your assessment and comments.





RE: Manual Shearwave UT Acceptable?
Short answer is no.
RE: Manual Shearwave UT Acceptable?
Per VIII Div 1 would shearwave be acceptable?
RE: Manual Shearwave UT Acceptable?
Although the code case is quite involved, in certain situations it offers clear advantages.