Non-Destructive Evaluation & Life Extension of Structural Materials

Research to determine the properties and characteristics of defects in structural materials using non-destructive tests and techniques of all types to detect flaws and cracks.
Also work to develop inspection procedures through to service applications. Understand the limitations of techniques like ultrasonic, radiography, acoustic emission, optical and eddy current procedures. Research studies to develop techniques to predict service life of structures and individual components under the influence of mechanical, thermal and chemical environments, singly and conjointly, etc. and from theoretical and materials behaviour data including studies to understand internal microstructures and the effects of flaws.

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