UNCONVENTIONAL METHODS OF GENERATING, RECEIVING AND COUPLING OF ULTRASONIC WAVES FOR TESTING MATERIALS

This paper reviews possible new methods of generating, receiving, and coupling ultrasonic waves in specimens, for ultrasonic testing. The possibilities of noncontact, nonliquid coupling with piezoelectric probes and other means are discussed. Among these are shock waves by electric sparks and lasers, holographic receiving methods by laser beams, eddy-sonic methods in nonmagnetic and magnetic materials, and others. A tabulation showing classification of the methods used for nondestructive testing according to levels of usage, applications, and restrictions is presented. Schematic illustrations show the principles of operation for each method.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Non-Destructive Testing Society of Great Britain

  Maitland House, Warrior Square
  Southend-On-Sea, Essex SS1 2J4,   England 
• Authors:
  • Krautkramer, J
• Publication Date: 1973-5

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References;
• Pagination: p. 76-82
• Serial:
  • British Journal of Non-Destructive Testing
  • Volume: 15
  • Issue Number: 3
  • Publisher: British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing
  • ISSN: 0007-1137

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Defects; Holography; Inspection; Lasers; Metallurgy; Nondestructive tests; Piezoelectricity; Steel; Ultrasonic detectors; Ultrasonic tests
• Old TRIS Terms: Steel metallurgy
• Subject Areas: Design; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00172597
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 29 1978 12:00AM