Quality Control and Nondestructive Evaluation Techniques for Composites. Part 4. Radiography - A State-of-the-Art Review

Abstract

This report reviews and relates the procedures, variables and techniques for producing a quality radiograph to past and ongoing research aimed at improving the radiographic technique as a nondestructive evaluation method, with emphasis on composite material investigations. In particular, the report includes discussions of state-of-the-art techniques such as microradiography, stereoradiography, and neutron radiography. Fluoroscopy is discussed along with recent developments in filmless techniques of radiographic imaging, electronic image enhancement, and use of opaque additives and penetrants.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADA137156

Entities

People

  • F. Alberti

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer
  • Carbon Fibers
  • Composite Material Fabrication
  • Composite Materials
  • Fiber Reinforced Polymers
  • Gamma Rays
  • Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastics
  • Manufacturing
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Mechanics
  • Micromechanics
  • Plastics
  • Reinforced Plastics

Fields of Study

  • Medicine
  • Physics

Readers

  • Nuclear and Radiation Engineering.
  • Structural Health Monitoring of Composite Structures.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics