Table of Contents

Introduction. The propagation of low amplitude ultrasound. Ultrasonic characterization. Ultrasonic transducers. The principles of ultrasonic testing. Ultrasonic testing equipment. Ultrasonic flaw detection. Flaw sizing in metals. The testing of metals. The examination of non-metals and adhesive bonds. Training, certification and standards. Further reading. Appendices.

Reviews

Essential reading for all those working on this type of evaluation together with research and undergraduate students of materials science, metallurgy, mechanical engineering and physics. - Aslib Book Guide; The basic theory of vibration and propagation and the design and properties of probes are described, proceeding to the principles and practice of ultrasonic techniques for different types of components and structures, both metallic and nonmetallic. The design and operation of various types of equipment are described and references to appropriate national and international standards are provided. - Mechanical Engineering; ...a most welcome contribution to an area where, despite its importance, textbooks have been in short supply - Journal of Strain Analysis.