Nautical field
Analyses carried out by Q.I. Composites make use of the best available technology in the field of portable instruments for ultrasound analysis. Q.I. Composites staff members deal daily with building and material quality of:- HULLS made of composite materials, aluminium or steel.
- MASTS, SPARS made of composite materials or aluminium.
- RIGGING of sailing boats.
- In the building yard, quality control of the product helps identifying possible accidental or systematic anomalies, with the aim of optimizing production process and certify production.
- Owners: partial or total structural control of your boat to ensure its safety and to identify possible defects due to use or construction.
- Accidental events: accurate analyses are necessary after a range of accidents including (1) collision against a dock or other vessels, (2) running aground or (3) broken rigging during navigation. This approach allows to detect anomalies that may have been responsible for the accident. It is also a crucial step to help restoring the original structural properties.
- Repairs/renovations: verify the quality of the repair, the coherence with the construction plans, and the adherence of the repair to the original laminate.
By performing these analyses regularly we offer our customers unrivalled assistance, making both hull and navigation as safe as possible and protecting the value of their boat. There are further advantages in collecting an objective data base on the life of a specific structure. For example, precise information on damage type, size and cause are crucial when purchasing or selling the boat, or in the event of a dispute with an insurance company.
Remark: The technique of ultrasound analysis was started in order to assess, in a practical way, the quality of weldings and of metal castings; for this reason and because of the isotropy of the metallic materials that are generally used, the assessment of the quality of manufactured metallic products is definitely faster and simpler than when dealing with composite structures. A better understanding of our kind of analyses can be obtained by observing some standard types of spectra of both metallic and composite structures.
Analysis carried out by Q.I. Composite make use of the best technology available on the market in the field of portable instruments for ultrasound analysis.
