Chapter 1. Introduction to Ultrasonic Testing

• Part 1. Nondestructive Testing
• Part 2. Management of Ultrasonic Testing
• Part 3. History of Ultrasonic Testing
• Part 4. Measurement Units for Ultrasonic Testing
• References

Chapter 2. Ultrasonic Wave Propagation

• Part 1. Introduction to Wave Propagation
• Part 2. Wave Propagation in Isotropic Materials
• Part 3. Extensions to Other Types of Surface Waves
• Part 4. Reflection at Plane Boundary in Stress Free Media
• References

Chapter 3. Generation and Detection of Ultrasound

• Part 1. Piezoelectricity
• Part 2. Transduction
• Part 3. Generation and Reception of Ultrasound
• Part 4. Phased Arrays
• Part 5. Focused Beam Immersion Techniques
• Part 6. Lamb Waves
• Part 7. Ultrasonic Guided Waves
• Part 8. Optical Generation and Detection of Ultrasound
• Part 9. Electromagnetic Acoustic Transduction
• Part 10. Air Coupled Transducers
• References

Chapter 4. Ultrasonic Signal Processing

• Part 1. Signal Acquisition and Processing
• Part 2. Ultrasonic Spectroscopy
• Part 3. Recognition Principles in Ultrasonic Testing
• References

Chapter 5. Instrumentation for Ultrasonic Testing

• Part 1. Scanning Approaches
• Part 2. Basic Send/Receive Instrumentation
• Part 3. Special Purpose Ultrasonic Equipment
• Part 4. Calibration
• References

Chapter 6. Ultrasonic Pulse Echo Contact Techniques

• Part 1. Straight Beam Pulse Echo Tests
• Part 2. Angle Beam Contact Testing
• Part 3. Coupling Media for Contact Tests
• Part 4. Imaging of Butt Weld Pulse Echo Tests
• Part 5. Multiple-Transducer Ultrasonic Techniques
• Part 6. Phased Arrays
• Part 7. Moving Transducers
• References

Chapter 7. Ultrasonic Scanning

• Part 1. Ultrasonic Coupling
• Part 2. Ultrasonic Test Techniques
• Part 3. Immersion Coupling Devices
• Part 4. Water Couplant Characteristics
• Part 5. Pulse Echo Immersion Test Parameters
• Part 6. Interpretation of Immersion Ultrasonic Test Indications
• Part 7. Immersion Testing of Composite Materials
• Part 8. Angle Beam Immersion Techniques
• Part 9. Focused Beam Immersion Techniques
• Part 10. Acoustical Holography
• References

Chapter 8. Ultrasonic Characterization of Material Properties

• Part 1. Fundamentals of Material Property Characterization
• Part 2. Material Characterization Methods
• Part 3. Measurement of Elastic Properties
• Part 4. Microstructure and Diffuse Discontinuities
• Part 5. Ultrasonic Testing for Mechanical Properties
• Part 6. Acoustoultrasonic Tests for Mechanical Properties
• References

Chapter 9. Ultrasonic Testing of Advanced Materials

• Part 1. Ultrasonic Testing of Advanced Structural Ceramics
• Part 2. Ultrasonic Testing of Adhesive Bonds
• Part 3. Ultrasonic Tests of Composite Laminates
• References

Chapter 10. Metals Applications of Ultrasonic Testing

• Part 1. Ultrasonic Tests of Steel and Wrought Alloys
• Part 2. Ultrasonic Testing of Primary Aluminum
• Part 3. Multiple-Transducer Ultrasonic Techniques
• References

Chapter 11. Chemical and Petroleum Applications of Ultrasonic Testing

• Part 1. Chemical and Petroleum Industry
• Part 2. Ultrasonic Testing in Processing Plants
• Part 3. Storage Tanks
• Part 4. Petroleum Pipes
• Part 5. Inservice Ultrasonic Testing of Offshore Structures
• References

Chapter 12. Electric Power Applications of Ultrasonic Testing

• Part 1. Inservice Inspection in Power Plants
• Part 2. Nuclear Power Plants
• Part 3. Fossil Power Plants
• References

Chapter 13. Infrastructure Applications of Ultrasonic Testing

• Part 1. Ultrasonic Testing of Wood and Structural Steel
• Part 2. Ultrasonic Testing of Structural Concrete
• References

Chapter 14. Aerospace Applications of Ultrasonic Testing

• Part 1. Overview of Aerospace Applications of Ultrasonic Testing
• Part 2. Aerospace Material Production Inspection
• Part 3. Inservice Inspection of Aircraft
• Part 4. Ultrasonic Testing for Space Systems and Aeronautics
• References

Chapter 15. Special Applications of Ultrasonic Testing

• Part 1. Reliability of Nondestructive Testing
• Part 2. Ultrasonic Testing in Railroad Industry
• Part 3. Ultrasonic Testing in Marine Industry
• Part 4. Acoustic Microscopy
• References

Chapter 16. Ultrasonic Testing Glossary

• Part 1. Terms
• Part 2. Symbols
• References

Index

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