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Loads, Stresses, and Discontinuities NDE-3042 is a Course

Loads, Stresses, and Discontinuities NDE-3042

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Course Description

In this course, you’ll learn about the five different types of service loads, as well as common discontinuities. You’ll also understand different types of in-service discontinuities.

By the end of this course, you will be able to

• Understand the difference between inherent, processing, and service-induced discontinuities

• Define static and dynamic loading

• Describe the five fundamental types of loading

• Define stress and strain

• Understand two categories of deformation

• Define creep

• Know the difference between constant and varying loads

• Understand the different types of in-service discontinuities

• Understand the difference between a defect and a discontinuity

Estimated completion time (hours): 1.3