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                Nondestructive Evaluation of T1 Steel in the Sherman Minton Bridge
FHWA-HRT-23-045.pdf (2.48 MB)
      
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                  Publication Type:Report
                  Publication Number:FHWA-HRT-23-045
              Abstract:This final report provides information to bridge owners regarding nondestructive testing of butt welds in fracture-critical members fabricated from American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials M244 Grade 100 (ASTM A514/A517) steel, more commonly known as “T-1” steel.(1‒4) This report documents an investigation undertaken to test T-1 steel in the Sherman Minton Bridge using a variety of different nondestructive methods, including, but not limited to, ultrasound, magnetic particle, and radiographic testing.





Recommended citation: Federal Highway Administration, Nondestructive Evaluation of T-1 Steel in the Sherman Minton Bridge (Washington, DC: 2024) https://doi.org/10.21949/1521989
              Publishing Date:March 2024
              Posting Date:02/27/2024
                              Digital Object Identifier:https://doi.org/10.21949/1521989
                  Publishing Office:Office of Infrastructure Research and Development
                  FHWA Program(s):Infrastructure
                      Subject Area:Research
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