Nondestructive Examination of Glass-Reinforced-Plastic Rod End Fittings.
Abstract
An exploratory study was performed on the feasibility of using nondestructive examination techniques to detect voids in two types of potted compression end fittings. Four methods of non-destructive examination were tried: conventional pulse-echo ultrasonics, ultrasonic holography, x-radiography, and neutron radiography. The ultrasonic and x-ray methods that were tried proved unsatisfactory as a nondestructive examination tool for the two types of end fittings, and the neutron radiographic procedures successfully displayed the internal structure of only one of the specimen types. The procedures and results from the different methods of examination are summarized. Additional comments are given regarding the application of the methods to aluminum-jacketed specimens, and regarding improved methods for the inspection of steel-jacketed specimens. (MM)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA306155
Entities
People
- George F. Sushinsky
- Leonard Mordfin
Organizations
- National Institute of Standards and Technology