Description
Book SynopsisThis is the first book to join coverage of damage tolerant design with nondestructive evaluation techniques, covering such state-of-the-art nondestructive evaluation techniques as computer assisted tomography and ultrasonic inspection.
Table of ContentsPreface.
I. INTRODUCTION.
1. Introduction.
2. Review of Preliminary Concepts.
3. Introduction to Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics.
4. Nondestructive Evaluation.
DAMAGE TOLERANCE ANALYSIS.
5. Crack Tip Plasticity.
6. Fracture and Residual Strength.
7. Fatigue Crack Growth.
8. Stress Intensity Factor Analysis.
9. Service-Induced Damage.
NONDESTRUCTIVE EVALUATION.
10. Visual and Liquid Penetrant Inspections.
11. Radiographic Inspections.
12. Ultrasonic Inspection.
13. Eddy Current Inspection.
14. Magnetic Particle Inspection.
15. Other Inspection Methods.
APPLICATIONS.
16. Design Considerations.
17. Structural Integrity of Aging Systems.
18. Concluding Remarks.
Appendix. AFGROW User's Guide.
Index.