A General Purpose Residual Stress Analyzer

Abstract

An X-ray diffraction system (Rigaku Strainflex) for measuring residual stresses in both the laboratory and in the field, utilizing the same X- ray head, has been evaluated for Army applications. Procedures have been developed with assorted Army materiel for determining the residual stress levels in steel, aluminum, and uranium alloys. Standard calibration samples of steel and aluminum have been fabricated and tested for ensuring the accuracy of measurement on systems in the future. Recommendations have been made for improved X-ray devices to meet Army needs. This work was performed on a project under the same title, as part of the U.S. Army Materials Testing Technology Program at the Army Materials and Mechanics Research Center.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA127820

Entities

People

  • Charles P. Gazzara

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Air Force
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Detectors
  • Diffraction
  • Materials
  • Materials Testing
  • Measurement
  • Mechanics
  • Radiation
  • Standards
  • Surface Finishing
  • Surface Properties
  • Test And Evaluation
  • X Ray Tubes
  • X-Ray Diffraction

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanics of Materials.
  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.