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Definition of Non-Destructive Testing |
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Need for NDT Techniques and its Applications |
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2 | (2) |
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4 | (1) |
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Benefits from Non-Destructive Testing |
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4 | (1) |
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5 | (1) |
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Various Steps involved in Non-Destructive Testing |
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6 | (2) |
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Uses of NDT Techniques for Applications other than Flaw Detection |
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8 | (1) |
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9 | (1) |
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10 | (25) |
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10 | (1) |
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Frequency of Ultrasonic Waves |
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11 | (1) |
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Generation of Ultrasonic Waves |
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11 | (1) |
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Piezo-electric Materials for Ultrasonic Transducers |
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12 | (1) |
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Different Kinds of Ultrasonic Transducers |
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12 | (3) |
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Types of Ultrasonic Waves |
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15 | (1) |
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Acoustic Impedance and the Need for Coupling Medium |
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16 | (1) |
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Reflection, Refraction and Scattering of Ultrasonic Beams |
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17 | (1) |
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18 | (1) |
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Working of Ultrasonic Flaw Detectors |
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19 | (1) |
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20 | (1) |
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Pulse-echo and Through Transmission Testing |
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21 | (4) |
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Scanner Assemblies for Transmission and Pulse-echo Techniques |
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25 | (1) |
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26 | (2) |
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28 | (1) |
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Surface Wave Applications |
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29 | (1) |
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30 | (1) |
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Test Blocks and Evaluating Flaw Size |
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31 | (1) |
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32 | (1) |
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Use of Ultrasonics for Thickness Measurement |
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33 | (1) |
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A Few Applications of Ultrasonics in Medical Sciences |
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34 | (1) |
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Determination of Grain Size using Ultrasonics |
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34 | (1) |
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35 | (20) |
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Electrical Properties of Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastics |
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35 | (1) |
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Principle of Eddy-current Testing |
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36 | (1) |
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Application of Eddy-Current Testing |
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36 | (1) |
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37 | (1) |
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Eddy-current Coils/Probes |
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38 | (1) |
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38 | (1) |
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Recent Trends in Eddy-current Testing |
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38 | (1) |
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High Frequency Eddy-current Test |
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38 | (1) |
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Electrical Analogue of Eddy-current Test |
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39 | (1) |
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Theoretical Analysis of Eddy-current Circuit |
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40 | (4) |
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Fibre Volume Fraction Measurement by Eddy-current Technique |
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44 | (3) |
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Determination of Lay-up Order in Cross-plied CFRP Laminates |
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47 | (7) |
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Conclusion and Future Potential |
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54 | (1) |
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Magnetic Particle Flaw Detection |
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55 | (19) |
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Principle of Magnetic Flaw Detection |
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55 | (1) |
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Types and Methods of Magnetisation |
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56 | (3) |
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59 | (1) |
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Dry and Wet Methods of Magnetic Particle Inspection |
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59 | (1) |
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Use of Fluorescent Coated Magnetic Particles |
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60 | (1) |
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60 | (1) |
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Working of a Few Commercially Available Magnetic Crack Detectors |
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61 | (3) |
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Flaw Detection in Rods and Pipes |
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64 | (2) |
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Flaw Detection in a Short Workpiece |
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66 | (1) |
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67 | (1) |
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68 | (1) |
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69 | (1) |
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69 | (2) |
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Relevant and Non-relevant Indications |
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71 | (1) |
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Physical Properties Determination |
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72 | (1) |
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Research Techniques using Magnetic Particle Method |
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72 | (2) |
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Liquid Penetrant Inspection |
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74 | (12) |
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74 | (1) |
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Oil and Chalk-Dust Method |
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74 | (1) |
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Principle of Liquid Penetrant Method |
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75 | (2) |
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77 | (4) |
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Commercially Available Dye-penetrant Inspection Kits |
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81 | (1) |
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81 | (1) |
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Precautions and Limitations |
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82 | (1) |
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83 | (1) |
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Fluorescent Penetrant Testing |
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84 | (1) |
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Detection of Through Leaks |
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84 | (1) |
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Typical Indications Associated with Liquid Penetrant Testing and their Interpretations |
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85 | (1) |
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86 | (1) |
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Properties and Production of X-rays |
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86 | (2) |
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Working Principle of X-Radiography |
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88 | (3) |
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Various Methods for Detecting Modulated Intensity of X-rays Beam |
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91 | (1) |
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Applications of X-Radiographic Technique |
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92 | (1) |
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Safety Aspects related to X-Radiographic Testing |
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93 | (1) |
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94 | (1) |
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Acoustic Emission Testing and Acousto-Ultrasonic Testing |
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95 | (11) |
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95 | (1) |
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Need for Detecting Equipment |
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95 | (1) |
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95 | (1) |
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Basic Principle of Acoustic Emission Testing Technique |
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96 | (3) |
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Empirical Relationships Associated with Acoustic Emission Technique |
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99 | (1) |
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Acoustic Emission Response from Ductile and Brittle Materials |
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100 | (1) |
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Applications of Acoustic Emission Technique |
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100 | (1) |
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Acoustic Emission Instrumentation/Equipment |
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101 | (2) |
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Acousto-Ultrasonic Technique |
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103 | (3) |
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Miscellaneous NDT Methods |
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106 | (17) |
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Visual Inspection and Optical Techniques |
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106 | (2) |
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Pressure and Leak Testing |
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108 | (1) |
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109 | (2) |
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111 | (1) |
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112 | (1) |
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113 | (1) |
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114 | (1) |
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115 | (2) |
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117 | (2) |
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119 | (1) |
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120 | (1) |
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Thickness Measurement using Beta Gauge and Beta Backscatter Gauge |
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121 | (2) |
| Bibliography |
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123 | (4) |
| Index |
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