Course Catalogue.

After participating in this course, you will be able to:

• Comprehend global comprehension of steel and welding metallurgy
• Grasp and specify fundamental rules to avoid weld failures
• Learn about conventional and advanced inspection methods PAUT, DR, CR
• Recognize the responsibilities of the owner’s engineer to the CSA W59 code requirements
• Produce an engineering specification to repair or modify an existing Welded steel construction

Description
Welding is a complex and intricate process that is often misunderstood by many. Despite its critical importance in various engineering applications, most universities do not include welding engineering in their standard engineering curricula. This leaves many engineers without formal training in this vital area. However, engineers are still required to assume responsibility for the integrity and safety of welded structures and bridges. This responsibility is mandated by various standards and codes, such as CSA W59, CSA S-6, and CSA S-16, which set forth rigorous requirements for the design, fabrication, and inspection of welded constructions.

This course will provide you with an occasion to understand welding and related processes and their application. This course will also teach you the notion of how to avoid faulty welds in structures by correctly specifying welding and inspection requirements in your contract documents. Additionally, you will gain insights into advanced welding techniques and modern inspection methods that enhance the quality and reliability of welded joints.

This is an interactive course designed to foster engagement and learning. Feel free to bring your welding questions, challenges, and projects to class. Remember, no question is too basic - every question is valuable! By the end of this course, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure the structural integrity and safety of your engineering projects.

Who Should Attend

Senior and junior mechanical and civil engineers • Technicians • Plant and facility managers • Supervisors • Operations and maintenance personnel • Design engineers • Consultants and contractors • Inspection agencies • Lawyers and insurance agents

Course Syllabus

Day 1

• Introduction and needs analysis of participants
• Review of weld failure case histories
• Lessons learnt from case histories to minimize weld failures
• Canadian codes and certification processes: CSA vs AWS standards.
• Steel making, welding metallurgy and the HAZ
• Introduction to Welding and welding processes and code requirements
• Welding defects and their causes - acceptance criteria of Code requirements W59
• Elaborating Inspection processes - limitations and inspectability of joints
• Mandatory and non-mandatory inspection processes per Code requirements

Day 2

• Scope of CSA welding standards CSA W59, CSA W47.1, CSA W48 and CSA 178.1 & CSA 178.2.
• Canadian Welding Bureau and its mandate to ensure certification to CSA standards
• CGSB qualification of qualified inspectors and CSA 178.1 and CSA 178.2 standards
• Engineers, Supervisors, welders, and Contractor certification to the requirements of CSA W47.1 and W47.2 standards and knowledge base
• CSA W59 code, philosophy and make up, clauses 5, 7, 9, 10, 11 and 12
• Advanced Inspection techniques PAUT, CR et DR
• How to repair welds and inspect repairs
• Open period for questions and answers for specific questions related to welding problems and solutions
• Concluding remarks