scope:

Provides the latest standards on nondestructive testing of engineering materials, structures and assemblies to detect flaws and characterize the properties of materials. NDT methods cover:

Reference Radiological Images-illustrating the type and degree of discontinuities found in castings and welds. Others detail the procedures required for proper radiographic examination.

Radiology (Neutron, X, Gamma) -test methods cover calibration and measurement of CT density, radioscopic examination of weldments and quality control of radiographic film processing.

Digital Imaging-practices and guides cover digital imaging and communication in nondestructive evaluation, including computerized transfer of radiological and ultrasonic examination data.

Magnetic Particle and Liquid Penetrant Examination-test methods, practices, and photographs examine requirements.

Acoustic Emission-procedures for operating acoustic emission sensors and monitoring structures.

Ultrasonic-practices for examination of tubing, weldments, and other materials.

Electromagnetic-procedures for electromagnetic (eddy current) examination of ferrous and nonferrous metals, and various tubular products.

Leak Testing-procedures for leak testing of open and sealed units; also, infrared methods, NDT agencies, metals sorting and identification.