NDE-3042 Loads, Stresses, and Discontinuities

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