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girth weld crack

Refers to a type of crack that occurs in the weld joint that connects two sections of a pipeline together. Girth welds are commonly used in the construction of pipelines to ensure a continuous and strong connection between pipeline segments. Girth weld cracks can be caused by various factors such as welding defects, stress concentrations, inadequate weld quality control, and material incompatibility.