Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction to Radiographic Testing
- Part 1. Nondestructive Testing
- Part 2. Management of Radiographic Testing
- Part 3. History of Radiographic Testing
- Part 4. Units of Measure for Radiographic Testing
Chapter 2. Radiation and Particle Physics
- Part 1. Elementary Particles
- Part 2. Properties of Radioactive Materials
- Part 3. Electromagnetic Radiation
Chapter 3. Electronic Radiation Sources
- Part 1. Physical Principles
- Part 2. Basic Generator Construction
- Part 3. Megavolt Radiography
Chapter 4. Isotope Radiation Sources for Gamma Radiography
- Part 1. Selection of Radiographic Sources
- Part 2. Source Handling Equipment
Chapter 5. Radiation Measurement
- Part 1. Principles of Radiation Measurement
- Part 2. Ionization Chambers and Proportional Counters
- Part 3. Geiger-Müller Counters
- Part 4. Scintillation Detectors
- Part 5. Luminescent Dosimetry
- Part 6. Neutron Detection
- Part 7. Semiconductors
- Part 8. Film Badges
Chapter 6. Radiation Safety
- Part 1. Management of Radiation Safety
- Part 2. Dose Definitions and Exposure Levels
- Part 3. Radiation Protection Measurements
- Part 4. Basic Exposure Control
- Part 5. Shielding
- Part 6. Neutron Radiographic Safety
Chapter 7. Principles of Film Radiography
- Part 1. Film Exposure
- Part 2. Absorption and Scattering
- Part 3. Radiographic Screen
- Part 4. Industrial X-Ray Films
- Part 5. Radiographic Image Quality and Detail Visibility
- Part 6. Film Handling and Storage
- Part 7. Film Digitization
Chapter 8. Radiographic Interpretation
- Part 1. Fundamentals of Radiographic Interpretation
- Part 2. Viewing in Radiographic Testing
- Part 3. Densitometers
- Part 4. Radiographic Interpretation Reporting
- Part 5. Radiographic Artifacts
- Part 6. Discontinuity Indications
Chapter 9. Radiographic Film Development
- Part 1. Radiographic Latent Image
- Part 2. Chemistry of Film Radiography
- Part 3. Darkroom
- Part 4. Processing Technique
- Part 5. Silver Recovery
Chapter 10. Radioscopy
- Part 1. Fundamentals of Radioscopic Imaging
- Part 2. Light Conversion
- Part 3. Image Quality
- Part 4. Imaging Systems
- Part 5. Cameras
- Part 6. Viewing and Recording
- Part 7. System Considerations
Chapter 11. Digital Radiographic Imaging
- Part 1. Overview of Digital Imaging
- Part 2. Principles of Digital X-Ray Detectors
- Part 3. Image Contrast and Signal Statistics
- Part 4. X-Ray Detector Technology
Chapter 12. Computed Tomography
- Part 1. Introduction to Computed Tomography
- Part 2. Laminography
- Part 3. Principles of Computed Tomography
- Part 4. Resolution and Contrast
- Part 5. Computed Tomographic Systems
- Part 6. Applications of Computed Tomography
- Part 7. Reference Standards for Computed Tomography
Chapter 13. Image Data Analysis
- Part 1. Fundamental Properties of Digital Images and Processing Schemes
- Part 2. Image Analysis Techniques and Radiographic Tests
- Part 3. Automated Testing Techniques
Chapter 14. Backscatter Imaging
- Part 1. Physical Principles
- Part 2. Backscatter Imaging Techniques
- Part 3. Reconstruction and Image Processing Techniques
- Part 4. Applications of Backscatter Imaging
Chapter 15. Special Radiographic Techniques
- Part 1. Microfocus Radiographic Testing
- Part 2. Flash Radiography
- Part 3. Reversed Geometry Radiography with Scanning Source
- Part 4. Stereo Radiography
- Part 5. X-Ray Diffraction and X-Ray Fluorescence
Chapter 16. Neutron Radiography
- Part 1. Applications of Neutron Radiography
- Part 2. Static Radiography with Thermal Neutrons
- Part 3. Special Techniques of Neutron Radiography
Chapter 17. Radiographic Testing of Metal Castings
- Part 1. Introduction to Radiographic Testing of Metal Castings
- Part 2. General Radiographic Techniques for Metal Castings
- Part 3. Radiographic Indications for Metal Castings
- Part 4. Radiographic Testing and Process Scheduling
- Part 5. Problems in Radiographic Testing of Metal Castings
Chapter 18. Radiographic Testing of Welds
- Part 1. Introduction to Radiographic Testing of Welds
- Part 2. Weld Design
- Part 3. Discontinuities in Welds
- Part 4. Technique Development
- Part 5. Standards and Specifications for Radiographic Testing of Welds
- Part 6. Radiography of Weld Discontinuities
- Part 7. In-Process Radioscopy of Arc Welding
- Part 8. False Indications in Radiographs of Aluminum Alloy Welds
Chapter 19. Radiographic Testing in Utility, Petroleum and Chemical Industries
- Part 1. Overview
- Part 2. Pipe and Tubing Applications
- Part 3. Vessel and Component Applications
- Part 4. Nuclear Fuel Applications
- Part 5. Other Uses for Radiographic Testing
Chapter 20. Aerospace Applications of Radiographic Testing
- Part 1. Film Radiography of Aviation Components
- Part 2. Radiographic Testing of Space Flight Components
- Part 3. Techniques for Advanced Materials
Chapter 21. Other Applications of Radiographic Testing
- Part 1. Radiation Gaging of Density or Thickness
- Part 2. Radioscopy of Electronics
- Part 3. Radiographic Testing of Consumer Goods
- Part 4. Radiographic Testing in Security Systems
- Part 5. Infrastructure Applications of Radiographic Testing
- Part 6. Radiographic Testing in Conservation of Historic Buildings and Museum Objects
Chapter 22. Attenuation Coefficients
- Part 1. Introduction to Attenuation Coefficients
- Part 2. Attenuation Coefficient Tables