Basic Welding Processes & Welding Defects in Steel
Basic Welding Processes & Welding Defects in Steel
Duration
6 Hours
Accredidations
6 PDU/ 6 CET/ 6 STU
Course Type
Structural Courses
Description
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to welding fundamentals, metallurgy, welding processes, and common welding defects encountered in steel fabrication and construction. Participants will gain practical knowledge of steel properties, heat treatment, weld quality, defect identification, inspection techniques, and preventive measures to improve the safety, durability, and performance of welded structures.
Course Coverage
- Introduction to Steel Metallurgy
- Composition of Steel and Its Effect on Mechanical Properties
- Iron–Carbon (Fe–C) Phase Diagram
- Atomic Structure, Phases, and Microstructure of Steel
- Alloying Elements and Steel Strengthening Mechanisms
- Grain Structure, Grain Size, and Fracture Modes
- Fundamentals of Heat Treatment
- Common Heat Treatment Processes and Their Applications
- Metal Joining Methods and Welding Fundamentals
- Types of Welded Joints and Edge Preparation
- Fusion Welding Processes and Their Applications
- Welding Electrodes and Consumables
- Heat Input, Heat Transfer, Residual Stresses, and Distortion
- Carbon Equivalent and Weldability Assessment
- Welding Discontinuities and Common Welding Defects
- Hydrogen-Induced Cracking and Prevention Techniques
- Intergranular Corrosion in Stainless Steel
- Welding Quality Control, Inspection, and Acceptance Criteria
- Practical Case Studies and Defect Analysis
Target Audience
- Professional Engineers (PE)
- Resident Engineers (RE)
- Resident Technical Officers (RTO)
- Structural and Design Engineers
- Architects and Engineering Consultants
- Project Managers
- Site Engineers and Site Supervisors
- QA/QC Engineers and Welding Inspectors
- Fabrication and Steel Construction Professionals
- Construction Professionals
- Engineering Graduates, Beginners, and Students
