Ultrasonic Test Bed for Quantitative NDE
Abstract
The primary objective of the Test Bed program was to bridge the gap between the fundamental studies and the application efforts relating to ultrasonic NDE. The program consisted of three phases. The first phase consisted of the system design, assembly and shakedown. This phase encompassed the construction of the self contained unit comprising the physical Test Bed, as well as the fabrication of the ultrasonic phased array system. The second phase involved the reduction to practice of quantitative NDE techniques. The techniques that were implemented consisted of a subset of the defect classification and imaging techniques that were developed in the Interdisciplinary Program for Quantitative Flaw Definition. The third phase consisted of a detailed system evaluation on real and simulated problems. The Test Bed program has addressed a wide range of topics that are important to a quantitative NDE program. It has successfully demonstrated that quantitative NDE techniques can be applied to naturally occurring flaws. It provides a sound technological base for the extension of these techniques to practical NDE applications.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1982
- Accession Number
- ADA121909
Entities
People
- R. C. Addison Jr.