(TÜV Rheinland: Newtown, CT) -- Mike Forbes, manager for TÜV Rheinland Industrial Solutions, will be presenting a webinar on Wed., Aug. 22, 2012, at 2 p.m. EDT on phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT), industry applications, and the advantages and disadvantages of using these methods. In addition, he will cover testing of bridge pins, inspection of butt welds, t-joint inspections of bridge structures, and inspection of t-joints.

For those who are unfamiliar with this, PAUT is an advanced form of ultrasonic testing that is used for detection, sizing, and imaging of flaws in engineered materials. It uses multi-element transducers with the capabilities to send an array of sound, in a range of angles, through the material being tested.

Phased array ultrasonic testing can be performed on nearly any homogenous material but is most commonly used on steel, steel alloys, and composite materials. Phased array ultrasonic testing can be performed in a laboratory but is most commonly carried out in field applications. The unit and its accessories are extremely portable and can be used nearly anywhere.

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