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Nondestructive Evaluation (Nde) for Inspection of Composite Sandwich Structures

AUTHOR Nasa, National Aeronautics and Space Adm
PUBLISHER Independently Published (01/23/2019)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

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Composite honeycomb structures are widely used in aerospace applications due to their low weight and high strength advantages. Developing nondestructive evaluation (NDE) inspection methods are essential for their safe performance. Flash thermography is a commonly used technique for composite honeycomb structure inspections due to its large area and rapid inspection capability. Flash thermography is shown to be sensitive for detection of face sheet impact damage and face sheet to core disbond. Data processing techniques, using principal component analysis to improve the defect contrast, are discussed. Limitations to the thermal detection of the core are investigated. In addition to flash thermography, X-ray computed tomography is used. The aluminum honeycomb core provides excellent X-ray contrast compared to the composite face sheet. The X-ray CT technique was used to detect impact damage, core crushing, and skin to core disbonds. Additionally, the X-ray CT technique is used to validate the thermography results. Zalameda, Joseph N. and Parker, F. Raymond Langley Research Center NASA/TM-2014-218545, L-20480, NF1676L-19988
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ISBN-13: 9781794419827
ISBN-10: 1794419829
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 32
Carton Quantity: 128
Product Dimensions: 8.50 x 0.07 x 11.00 inches
Weight: 0.22 pound(s)
Country of Origin: US
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Composite honeycomb structures are widely used in aerospace applications due to their low weight and high strength advantages. Developing nondestructive evaluation (NDE) inspection methods are essential for their safe performance. Flash thermography is a commonly used technique for composite honeycomb structure inspections due to its large area and rapid inspection capability. Flash thermography is shown to be sensitive for detection of face sheet impact damage and face sheet to core disbond. Data processing techniques, using principal component analysis to improve the defect contrast, are discussed. Limitations to the thermal detection of the core are investigated. In addition to flash thermography, X-ray computed tomography is used. The aluminum honeycomb core provides excellent X-ray contrast compared to the composite face sheet. The X-ray CT technique was used to detect impact damage, core crushing, and skin to core disbonds. Additionally, the X-ray CT technique is used to validate the thermography results. Zalameda, Joseph N. and Parker, F. Raymond Langley Research Center NASA/TM-2014-218545, L-20480, NF1676L-19988
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