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Nondestructive testing of fiber composites: application of acoustic emission inspection

Conference ·
OSTI ID:7030087
Valid nondestructive test results must be quantitatively correlated to the required engineering performance properties of the fiber composite article. The relationship of the currently unknown defect structure in fiber composite articles with respect to nondestructive testing is discussed. Examples of quantitative nondestructive testing of fiber composites are cited from the open literature, including acoustic emission inspection and ultrasonic testing. The unique application of acoustic emission inspection to the location and determination of real flaws in fiber composites is discussed in detail.
Research Organization:
California Univ., Livermore (USA). Lawrence Livermore Lab.
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48
OSTI ID:
7030087
Report Number(s):
UCRL-81004; CONF-780648-1
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English