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Reliability of Ultrasonic Weld Interrogation Methods

Overview

Fast Facts

Project No. 12
Contract No. DOT-RSPA-DPB-50/81/4
Research Award Recipient University of Lowell
AOTR Empty Value
Researcher Contact Info One University Avenue Lowell, MA 01854

Financial and Status Data

Project Status Closed
Start Fiscal Year 1979 (10/01/1978)
End Fiscal Year 1980 (09/30/1980)
PHMSA $$ Budgeted $0.00

Main Objective

The report presents a critical review of the (then) state-of-the art ultrasonic methods and procedures available for nondestructive evaluation of weldments.

Public Abstract

The report presents a critical review of the (then) state-of-the art ultrasonic methods and procedures available for nondestructive evaluation of weldments. They type of flaw considered was the planar - totally embedded reflector. Amplitude-dependent and amplitude-independent flaw characterization techniques are examined by theoretical and experiemental means to assess detecting ability and reliability. Emphasis is given to flaw characterization in terms of location, size and orientation.

Status History

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Technical Reports and Documents

Reliability of Ultrasonic Weld (1 of 4) 01-77.pdf

Reliability of Ultrasonic Weld (1 of 4) 01-77.pdf

Reliability of Ultrasonic Weld (2 of 4) 78-104.pdf

Reliability of Ultrasonic Weld (2 of 4) 78-104.pdf

Reliability of Ultrasonic Weld (3 of 4) 105-179.pdf

Reliability of Ultrasonic Weld (3 of 4) 105-179.pdf

Reliability of Ultrasonic Weld (4 of 4) 180-260.pdf

Reliability of Ultrasonic Weld (4 of 4) 180-260.pdf