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Ultrasonics and X-ray radiographic nondestructive inspection techniques have been evaluated and compared with the ultimate goal of developing quality assurance procedures for use in the manufacture of basic structural shapes of Graphite/Aluminum Metal Matrix Composites. To achieve this end, Gr/Aℓ wire, basic panel, structural shapes and stringer stiffened panels were nondestructively inspected, tested, and the defects microstructurally characterized. Flaw indications observed in X-ray radiographic and ultrasonic inspections were interpreted by metallographic examination. The Defect-Property Sensitivity Analysis (DPSA) program is a continuing effort directed at a more rigorous definition of test variables. (Refs. 1 through 4).
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Romano, T., Raymond, L., Davis, L. (1980). Ultrasonic and X-Ray Radiographic Inspection and Characterization of Defects in Gr/Aℓ Composites. In: Stinchcomb, W.W., Duke, J.C., Henneke, E.G., Reifsnider, K.L. (eds) Mechanics of Nondestructive Testing. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-3857-4_14
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