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In mechanical testing, the term necking is used when
In mechanical testing, the term necking is used when
Open 98One way to reduce the chance of hydrogen cracking is by
One way to reduce the chance of hydrogen cracking is by
Open 99A welder's qualification begins from the date of welding of the test piece. The European standard allows a qualification certificate to remain valid for a period of two years, prov
A welder's qualification begins from the date of welding of the test piece. The European standard allows a qualification certificate to remain va...
Open 100A homogeneous welded joint is a
A homogeneous welded joint is a
Open 101The similarities between BS EN 22553 and AWS 2.4 in depicting welding symbols are
The similarities between BS EN 22553 and AWS 2.4 in depicting welding symbols are
Open 102The welding superintendent before welding has asked for UT examination (Longitudinal wave) on a pipe 100mm each side of the intended weld, what is the most reason for this?
The welding superintendent before welding has asked for UT examination (Longitudinal wave) on a pipe 100mm each side of the intended weld, what i...
Open 103With respect to preheat and interpass temperature, which of the following is true?
With respect to preheat and interpass temperature, which of the following is true?
Open 104Which test from below measures the material property known as fracture toughness?
Which test from below measures the material property known as fracture toughness?
Open 105Usually liquid penetrant testing is applicable at a temperature range of approximately
Usually liquid penetrant testing is applicable at a temperature range of approximately
Open 106Who or what determines the necessity of a post weld heat treatment?
Who or what determines the necessity of a post weld heat treatment?
Open 107On inspecting a completed 150mm OD pipe weld, some small smooth, shallow areas of undercut have been found <0.25mm deep. The welder says he can quickly put this right by depositing
On inspecting a completed 150mm OD pipe weld, some small smooth, shallow areas of undercut have been found <0.25mm deep. The welder says he can q...
Open 108Before welding components, the welders' qualifications need to be checked. Do those welders that are going to weld temporary handling attachments also need to have taken performanc
Before welding components, the welders' qualifications need to be checked. Do those welders that are going to weld temporary handling attachments...
Open 109Before welding and during welding in the cleaning stage, which statements from below would you consider are correct?
Before welding and during welding in the cleaning stage, which statements from below would you consider are correct?
Open 110Of the following heat treatments, which will be the most effective in reducing the chances of HIC
Of the following heat treatments, which will be the most effective in reducing the chances of HIC
Open 111A number of changes and deviations have happened during the fabrication of a component. How will they be indicated to everyone for future reference?
A number of changes and deviations have happened during the fabrication of a component. How will they be indicated to everyone for future referen...
Open 112What is a hot pass?
What is a hot pass?
Open 113During welding you observe that the welder is weaving excessively. Which mechanical property is most likely to deteriorate because of this?
During welding you observe that the welder is weaving excessively. Which mechanical property is most likely to deteriorate because of this?
Open 114What is a duty cycle?
What is a duty cycle?
Open 115Generally in brazing the melting point of the filler metal is above ----- but always below the melting temperature of the parent material
Generally in brazing the melting point of the filler metal is above ----- but always below the melting temperature of the parent material
Open 116To prevent excess weld metal in SMAW/SAW the polarity used should be
To prevent excess weld metal in SMAW/SAW the polarity used should be
Open 117Which statement from below is not true concerning fracture test?
Which statement from below is not true concerning fracture test?
Open 118HIC is usually delayed because
HIC is usually delayed because
Open 119GTAW water-cooled torches should be used when the amperage exceeds
GTAW water-cooled torches should be used when the amperage exceeds
Open 120In the MMA process, the effect of polarity on welding may be described as
In the MMA process, the effect of polarity on welding may be described as
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