Date of Event:<\/strong> 09\/17\/2025<\/p>Location:\u00a0<\/strong>Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. 9511 N Lake Creek Pkwy, Austin, TX 78717<\/p>Number of Attendees:<\/strong> 20<\/p>Presenter\/Notable Guest(s):\u00a0<\/strong>Name: Jeremy Wheeless. Titles: ASNDT Magnetic Particle Testing – Level 2. AWS Certified Welding Inspector. Professional Engineer<\/p>Event Summary:\u00a0<\/strong>The Central Texas Section\u2019s meeting on Bridge Welding Inspection was a resounding success, thanks in large part to the generous hosting skills of Jeremy Wheeless. His expertise and enthusiasm set a positive tone for the event, making it both informative and engaging for everyone involved.
Attendees discussed key topics like weld quality assessment, non-destructive testing (NDT), the specifics in inspecting bridges constructed with T-1 steel, T-1 steel and its attributes, accompanied with engaging visuals, including detailed examples of bridge welds. Other topics discussed were the importance of quality welding in bridge construction and maintenance, overview of welding techniques used in bridge construction, and important factors influencing bridge weld quality in T-1 steel.
The group discussion on current and future challenges in bridge infrastructure was also expertly moderated by Jeremy, who engaged attendees and stimulated a thought-provoking dialogue on T-1 steel bridge design and welding inspection.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t