Introduction to the Principles of Materials Evaluation (Hardcover)

Introduction
Fundamentals of Materials Evaluation and the Concept of Lifetime of Materials
Testing
Various Methods in Materials Evaluation
Mechanical Properties of Materials
Effects of Stress on a Material
Stress?Strain Relationships and Elastic Properties
Hardness
References
Sound Waves: Acoustic and Ultrasonic Properties of Materials
Vibrations and Waves
Relationship between Mechanical Properties and Wave Propagation
Launching Waves in Materials
References
Thermal Properties of Materials
Thermal Effects in Materials
Temperature Dependence of Materials Properties
Effects of Heat on Structure of Materials
References
Electrical and Magnetic Properties of Materials
Electrical Insulators
Electrical Conductors
Electrical Measurements for Materials Testing
Magnetic Fields
References
Effects of Radiation on Materials
Basics of X-Rays
Interaction of X-Rays with Materials
Exposure, Dose, and Dose Rate
References
Mechanical Testing Methods
Tensile Testing
Hardness Tests
Cracks and Failure of Materials
Impact and Fracture Tests
References
Ultrasonic Testing Methods
Generation of Ultrasound in Materials
Inhomogeneous and Layered Materials
Angle Beams and Guided Waves
References
Electrical Testing Methods
Basics of Eddy Current Testing
Eddy Current Sensors
Factors Affecting Eddy Current Response
References
Magnetic Testing Methods
Magnetization
Magnetic Methods for Evaluation of Defects
Magnetic Particle Inspection
References
Radiographic Testing Methods
X-Ray Imaging
Radiographic Film
Radiographs
References
Thermal Testing Methods
Heat Transfer
Thermal Inspection Procedures
References
Destructive vs. Nondestructive Testing
Testing Options
Materials Characterization
References
Defect Detection
Terminology for Nondestructive Evaluation
Probability of Detection
Statistical Variation of Signal Levels
References
Reliability and Lifetime Extension
Reliability and Criteria for Decisions
Lifetime Extension
References
Appendix: Solutions to Exercises
Index
*Each Chapter Provides References to Original Papers and Suggested Material for Further Reading