Abstract: Nondestructive characterization (NDC) methods, which can provide full-field information about components prior to and during use, are critical to the reliable application of continuous fiber ceramic ...

Abstract: Monolithic ceramics are under consideration as structural components for hot-stage sections of gas-fired turbine engines. In addition to manufacturing quality control, other important aspects for ...

Abstract: The small size and dynamic range of the best two-dimensional X-ray detectors are impediments to the use of three-dimensional X-ray computed tomography (3D-XRCT) for 100 percent inspection of ...