Abstract
Non-destructive evaluation has three major functions for research, development and applications testing of fibre-reinforced composite materials and structures:initial inspection of test specimens and confirmation of the structural integrity of new componentsmonitoring laboratory tests in progress and evaluation of components subjects to service loadsanalysing test results after failure and proof loading of components during their service life.The paper reviews the defects which are likely to occur during the manufacture of such materials, and considers the criticality of the defect which may need to be detected. The implications of material inhomogeneity and anisotropy are examined in the context of non-destructive testing techniques.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 936-942 |
| Number of pages | 0 |
| Journal | Insight |
| Volume | 36 |
| Issue number | 12 |
| Publication status | Published - Dec 1994 |
Keywords
- HYDROSTATICALLY LOADED CYLINDERS
- LAYER WAVINESS
- PREDICTIVE MODEL
- STRESS STATE
- VOID CONTENT
- COMPRESSION
- PARTICLES
- DAMAGE