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X-ray radiography has long been one of the primary methods of nondestructive evaluation of materials to assess their integrity and serviceability. Composite materials, which as a class exhibit inherent internal complexity, pose a challenge to conventional radiographic methods. This present paper reviews the basic issues of radiographic as applied to composite materials. The need and basis for selection of enhancing agents is discussed. Examples of typical composite material flaws and damage are presented along with interpretations of their radiographic images. A method of producing stereo x-ray images of these materials is explained and the benefits in improved damage location and analysis are discussed. Finally a method for producing stereographic images using a standard 35 mm slide projector is described.
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Jamison, R.D. (1991). Stereo X-Ray Radiography of Composite Materials. In: Altergott, W., Henneke, E. (eds) Characterization of Advanced Materials. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-3688-8_1
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