Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - The Welding Inspector
    Introduction
    Important Qualifications for the Welding Inspector
    Ethical Requirements for the Welding Inspector
    Establishing Lines of Communication
    Summary
    Review - Chapter 1 - The Welding Inspector
Chapter 2 - Welding Inspector Responsibilities
    Introduction
    Inspection Responsibilities Before Welding
    Welding Inspector Responsibilities During Welding
    Welding Inspector Responsibilities After Welding
    Review - Chapter 2 - Welding Inspector Responsibility
Chapter 3 - Safety
    Introduction
    Management's Responsibility
    The Working Environment
    Eye and Face Protection
    Protective Clothing
    Ear Protection
    Fumes and Gases
    Confined Spaces
    Handling of Compressed Gases
    Gases
    Electric Shock
    Review Chapter 3 - Safety
Chapter 4 - Standards, Including Codes and
    Specifications
    Introduction
    Requirements of Standards, Codes, and Specifications
    Codes Important to Welding
    Definition of Inspector
    Introduction
    Types of Joints
    Types of Welds
    Fusion and Penetration Terminology
    Weld Size Terminology
    Weld Application Terminology
    Summary
    Review - Chapter 5 - Weld Joint Geometry and Welding
    Terminology
Chapter 6 - Welding and Nondestructive Examination
    Symbols
    Introduction
    Elements of the Welding Symbol
    Summary
    Review - Chapter 6 - Welding and Nondestructive
    Examination Symbols
Chapter 7 - Weldability, Welding Metallurgy, and
            Welding Chemistry
    Introduction
    Welding Metallurgy
    Welding Chemistry
    Summary
    Review - Chapter 7 - Weldability, Welding Chemistry, and
    Welding Metallurgy
Chapter 8 - Destructive Testing
    Introduction
    Tensile Testing
    Hardness Testing
    Toughness Testing
    Soundness Testing
    Destructive Tests for Chemical Properties
    Metallographic Testing
    Metric Conversions
    Review - Chapter 8 - Destructive Testing
Chapter 9 - Welding Procedure and Welder Qualification
    Introduction
    Welding Procedure Specification
    Welding Procedure Qualification
    Welder and Brazer Qualification
    Summary
    Review - Chapter 9 - Welding Procedure and Welder
    Qualification
Chapter 10 - Welding, Brazing, and Cutting Processes
    Introduction
    Limiting Factors
    Welding Processes
    Brazing (B)
    Cutting Processes
    Summary
    Review - Chapter 10 - Welding, Brazing, and Cutting
    Processes
Chapter 11 - Weld and Base Metal Discontinuities
    Introduction
    Types of Discontinuities
    Size of Discontinuity
    Location of Discontinuity
    Summary
    Review - Chapter 11 - Weld and Base Metal Discontinuities
Chapter 12 - Nondestructive Examination (NDE) Processes
    Introduction
    Selection of Examination Method
    Examination Methods and Limitations
    Qualification of NDE Personnel
    Summary
    Review - Chapter 12 - Nondestructive Examination
    (NDE) Processes
Chapter 13 - Inspection Reports
    Introduction
    Report Content
    Report Format
    Multiple Inspection
    Unstructured Reports
    Report Checklist
    Conclusion
    Review - Chapter 13 - Inspection Reports
Annex A - Additional Resources
    Technical and Scientific Organizations of the Welding
    Fabricating Industry
    Examination Method Selection Guide
Annex B - Sample Forms
    AWS D1
    ASME B31.1 SECTION IX
    API
    AWS QC-1
Annex C - Answer Key-Review Questions for
          Chapters 1-13

Abstract

This publication is intended to be a reference for individuals interested in becoming Certified Welding Inspectors. Although intended specifically for those studying for the CWI examination, it should also be of benefit to others from the standpoint of improving their comprehension of the information set out in the text.

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