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Ultrasonic non-destructive testing of multi-layered media
thesis
posted on 2018-05-18, 08:56 authored by Paul J. HighmoreIn the field of non-destructive testing there exists the
particular problem of examining adhesively-bonded, multi-layered
structures for bonding defects and delaminations.
An example of such a structure is part of a proposed Rolls-Royce
fan blade intended for use in the first stage of a turbo-fan aero engine.
The bulk of the blade is made up of a carbon-fibre composite material
but the leading edge is reinforced by several adhesively-bonded, stainless
steel layers. It is necessary in this case to be able to find—non-destructively—the existence of any non-bonded areas and, of equal
importance, their depth locations. [Continues.]
Funding
Great Britain, Ministry of Defence, Procurement Executive.
History
School
- Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering
Publisher
© Paul Julian HighmorePublisher statement
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1973Notes
A Doctoral Thesis. Submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of Doctor of Philosophy at Loughborough University.Language
- en