PSIC 2019 · Group
712
Technical testing and analysis
This group involves conducting various types of physical, chemical, and analytical testing on materials and products to assess their characteristics and performance.
Includes
- Acoustics and vibration testing
- Testing of composition and purity of minerals
- Food hygiene testing, including veterinary testing and control related to food production
- Testing of physical characteristics and performance of materials, such as strength, thickness, durability, and radioactivity
- Qualification and reliability testing
- Performance testing of complete machinery, including motors, automobiles, and electronic equipment
- Radiographic testing of welds and joints
- Failure analysis
- Testing and measuring of environmental indicators, such as air and water pollution
- Certification of products, including consumer goods, motor vehicles, aircraft, pressurized containers, and nuclear plants
- Periodic road-safety testing of motor vehicles
- Testing using models or mock-ups, such as aircraft, ships, and dams
- Operation of police laboratories