The use of radiation techniques in non-destructive testing (NDT) during the construction of public buildings, bridges and utility pipelines can significantly minimize the damage caused by natural ...

Non-destructive hardness assessment has emerged as a pivotal discipline in rock mechanics, enabling rapid, in situ evaluation of mechanical properties without compromising sample integrity. Hardness ...

Acquisition establishes Hexagon as a leading global provider of non-destructive testing (NDT) solutions, extending precision measurement from the surface to the inside of components and broadening ...

Non-destructive evaluation (NDE) encompasses a suite of methods designed to assess the integrity and performance of additively manufactured parts without impairing their functionality. As ...

Large concrete structures need to be regularly tested for defects that may compromise their stability. While acoustic tests performed by certified inspectors are usually the inspection method of ...

Everything has a quality control process to ensure its safety and integrity. Everyday items and large infrastructure are continually subjected to wear and tear, causing damage and erosion, while the ...

YUMA PROVING GROUND, Ariz.-- In an old proverb, a battle was lost because a horseshoe lacked a small nail that seemed insignificant. In a modern day combat theater, a microscopic crack or bit of metal ...

All over the world, pressure vessels are being pressed into service beyond their design lifetimes. Advances in machine learning can lead to the deployment of increasingly reliable non-destructive ...

Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) have observed and characterized the initial stages ...