Inspection, Evaluation, and Repair of Hydraulic Steel Structures

Course Description:

This course describes the inspection, evaluation, and repair of hydraulic steel structures, including pre-inspection 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.

Learning Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the causes of structural deterioration on hydraulic steel structures.
• Learn the effects of corrosion on steel structures.
• Know the four primary steps necessary to perform a periodic inspection on a hydraulic steel structure.
• Know the maximum time interval between periodic inspections of hydraulic steel structures.