Page 6 - 2019-2020 ASNT Region 16 Yearbook

REGION 16 of the AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING
ALASKA, COLUMBIA RIVER, LEWIS & CLARK, PACIFIC NORTHWEST SECTIONS

ALASKA SECTION

CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE

This section is not reporting at this time. If you would like to participate
in this sections reorganization please contact the Regional Director,
Emery E. Roberts at emery100@msn.com or Debbie Segor
dsegor@asnt.org at ISC.

Why Choose a Nondestructive Testing Program at a
local institute of higher learning?

Nondestructive testing is a valuable process used in fields such as construction,
manufacturing, civil engineering and transportation because it does not impair the
usefulness of the object being inspected. Nondestructive testing techniques are used
to examine structures or vehicles such as bridges, dams, pipelines, aircraft, trains and
nuclear reactors. NDT programs provide training in a variety of these
analysis techniques used to evaluate the properties of a material or structure without
causing damage. Technical training in blueprint reading, codes and specifications,
composite fabrication, assembly and repair, materials, and the manufacturing
processes is enhanced with hands-on training. Training also includes major methods
of NDT, including Visual and optical, Magnetic particle, Liquid penetrant,
Radiographic, Ultrasonic, and Eddy current Testing, along with an overview of
emerging and other methods. It is an extremely unique career path with potential to
provide long-term employment, as well as personal and creative satisfaction in the
knowledge that the work helps save lives and make things safer for use.

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