Destructive researcher (Destructief onderzoeker)
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A destructive researcher is a test engineer or scientist who conducts research into the properties of materials and products. In contrast to non-destructive testing, where the materials or products are not damaged, this is the case with destructive testing. The materials or products examined are therefore lost during a destructive examination, in contrast to non-destructive testing. How exactly materials or products are examined and lost can differ per research, material type or product. Think, for example, of a pressure test or pull test to determine the strength of metal parts, or a test of how often a kitchen cabinet can open and close before it breaks down. Destructive testing is in most cases easier to perform than non-destructive testing, but destructive testing can be technically complex. Consider, for example, the subsequent measurement and analysis of technical data (data). A durability test can also be regarded as a destructive test in most cases, because a durability test usually only stops when something breaks down. The profession of destructive researcher must also be seen as fairly general, because a destructive researcher can work at different levels within companies, institutions and research agencies. In all cases, destructive testing will be carried out to test certain products. Depending on the type of research, it can also be important to analyze data so that possible improvements can be applied. Destructive testing occurs in practice in many ways and aims to check quality and possibly comply with legal regulations. In most cases, a destructive researcher will have at least a technical hbo education.
A destructive researcher is therefore a test engineer and/or scientist, who is responsible for various investigations. Impact tests also belong to destructive testing, such as the well-known crash tests to test the body of a car. However, crash tests cannot be regarded as easy tests, because a lot of different data has to be analyzed during and after the crash test. Destructive testing is therefore not easy to carry out in all cases, because destructive testing can also involve a lot of technical data and data. Simple destructive tests can be testing the fire resistance of materials or, for example, testing the number of burning hours of lamps. Destructive testing is important in most cases, because regulators want to know exactly whether certain objects or vehicles comply with all legal regulations. In addition, manufacturers want to know exactly whether their products meet their own quality requirements with regard to the legal warranty.
MATERIALS RESEARCH
The toughness of materials can also be demonstrated by means of destructive testing. Demonstrating the toughness of materials can be important to determine exactly when a material will fail. The toughness of steel can be demonstrated, for example, by a notch impact test. A notch impact test is a standardized test method to predict the sensitivity to brittle fracture of steel. A brittle fracture is a break in steel that can easily occur, without there being a lot of energy use to make the steel break. Consider, for example, the aircraft industry, which needs to know exactly if and under what circumstances certain materials are given.
DRAWING UP A TEST SET-UP
Another form of destructive testing can be the setting up of a test set-up to study the weaknesses of a building. This type of research is especially interesting to gain more knowledge about the effects of earthquakes on buildings. The test setups consist of a vibratory plate on which a real house will be built. After the house is finished, the vibrating plate can be turned on to mimic an earthquake. In this way, researchers can study the consequences of an earthquake on a house. This type of information is relevant for municipalities, permit providers and structural engineers. As described earlier, many manufacturers use destructive testing. Think also of kitchen manufacturers, bicycle repairers and manufacturers of consumer electronics.
WHY PERFORM DESTRUCTIVE TESTING:
- Compliance with laws and regulations;
- Drawing up the warranty conditions;
- Analyzing data;
- Demonstrating what exactly a product can have;
- Performing durability tests;
- Possible further development (improvement);
- Determining maximum loads;
- Establishing maintenance intervals.
DESTRUCTIVE RESEARCHER:
TRAINING TO BECOME A DESTRUCTIVE RESEARCHER
There are no specific training courses for the profession of destructive researcher, because a destructive researcher can cover various types of examinations that can vary from simple to very extensive. If we speak of complicated tests, a destructive researcher can also be an engineer or a researcher who may also perform non-destructive tests. In addition, there are also plenty of external training institutes where you can follow a course. Accounting is also important as an entrepreneur.
COMPANIES WHERE A DESTRUCTIVE RESEARCHER MAY BE EMPLOYED
A destructive researcher can work for various companies, institutions and governments. Think, for example, of manufacturers, the automotive industry, the shipping industry and the civil sector. In addition, a destructive researcher can work for research agencies, which work for different clients. In that case, for example, you are responsible for investigating the quality of smartphones or the quality of washing machines. As described earlier, the profession of destructive researcher can occur in practice in different ways. In some cases, a destructive researcher can also be regarded as a mechanical engineer.
COMPETENCES DESTRUCTIVE RESEARCHER
The competences of a destructive researcher cannot be clearly defined, because the profession of destructive researcher occurs in different ways. For example, testing kitchen doors cannot simply be compared to testing architectural structures. In general, a destructive researcher must have (scientific) research skills. Technical knowledge is also an important competence. In addition, a destructive researcher must have the necessary ICT knowledge to be able to analyze all data. Generally important words are precise, analytical, pragmatic, planning, organizing, independence, collaboration, communication, innovation, mathematics and physics.
LABOUR MARKET PERSPECTIVE AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AS A DESTRUCTIVE RESEARCHER
The labour market perspective of a destructive researcher cannot simply be indicated, because this is also entirely dependent on the training. It is true that a well-trained engineer or scientist will generally have no difficulty in obtaining a job. The career opportunities as a destructive researcher are also not easy to indicate, because they depend on the level of education and your own competencies.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND SALARY DESTRUCTIVE RESEARCHER
There are no examples of working conditions, because destructive researchers can work anywhere at different levels in different industries. It is also not possible to give a salary indication for this profession, as this profession can occur at all levels. See the more specific professions for a salary indication or calculate the salary yourself.
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