Publisher's Synopsis
Because of the all-round thrust for increasing the national productivity and material quality (durability and reliability), the importance of non-destructive testing (NDT) of structural materials has steadily increased in recent years at an unprecedented rate. Furthermore, there is an increased enhanced performance of structures and systems. To meet this end, effective and reliable use of NDT methods are becoming more and more vital. An important aspect of the assessment of structural integrity, particularly high integrity structures associated with power plants and nuclear plants, is that of determining the flaws by using various NDT techniques which may remain in a fabricated component made to the highest standards of quality. Each NDT method has its own application, advantages and disadvantages.;This book discusses various NDT methods especially the five major methods, ie. radiography, ultrasonics, eddy current testing, magnetic particle testing and their field of applications, advantages and their limitations, etc. Advanced NDT techniques like acoustic emission technique and thermography, having increasing applicability, are also given in this book. For carrying out NDT in industry knowledge of reliability, statistical quality control, codes, standards, specification and procedure are essential. A brief coverage on all these aspects is also given in this book. The book is intended for the field professional and for engineering and diploma students. The book has been written in simple form to ideally suit the persons who have only limited engineering knowledge.
