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Catalog description

Ultrasonic and other methods of nondestructive evaluation; generation, quantitative detection, and analysis of ultrasonic and other kinds of radiated signals. Inspection principles and technique. Role of nondestructive evaluation in life-cycle engineering.

Prerequisite: None.

Who takes it

Usually this course is taken by graduate students interested in pursuing a career in industry.

What it's about

In today's world, where parts roll off the assembly line by the millions, the only way of catching a faulty product, is through nondestructive evaluation. Non destructive evaluation uses sound waves, light beams, electrical and magnetic fields, and other radiation to detect flaws in manufactured parts. Also, nondestructive evaluation safeguards airline passengers from crashes by detecting tiny cracks and stress deformations in the airplane wings and engine parts. Along with familiarization with various evaluation techniques and signal analysis, this course will introduce students to inspection principles, and use of non destructive evaluation in life-cycle engineering.