Abstract: In order to relate the results of a field AE test on a large structure to observations made from small laboratory specimens, acoustic emission (AE) was monitored during a pressurization test ...

Abstract: The applicability of AET to pressure vessels made of 2 1/4 Cr-1 Mo steel was studied by an extensive program which included: 1) a hydrostatic test of a test vessel with weld discontinuities, ...