Inspection, Evaluation, and Repair of Hydraulic Steel Structures

Abstract

This manual describes the inspection, evaluation, and repair of hydraulic steel structures, including preinspection identification of critical locations (such as fracture critical members and various connections) that require close examination. Nondestructive testing techniques that may be used during periodic inspections or detailed structural inspections are discussed. Guidance is provided on material testing to determine the chemistry, strength, ductility, hardness, and toughness of the base and weld metal. Analyses methods that can be used to determine structure safety, safe inspection intervals, and expected remaining life of the structure with given operational demands are presented. Finally, considerations for various types of repair are discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2001
Accession Number
ADA403421

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Army Corps of Engineers

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemistry
  • Civil Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Materials
  • Mechanical Working
  • Mechanics
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Stress Strain Relations
  • Structural Analysis
  • Structural Loads
  • Tensile Strength
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods
  • Three Dimensional
  • Transition Temperature
  • Welded Joints
  • Yield Strength

Readers

  • Facility/Structural Engineering.
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Metallurgy