Nondestructive Evaluation of Structures and Materials
Overview the physics, principles, and methods employed for nondestructive evaluation (NDE) of structures and materials. Major NDE techniques covered include radiographs, ultrasonics, eddy currents, penetrants, magnetic flux, and visual/optical methods. An introduction to structural health monitoring (SHM) is also provided.
Spring 2020 Syllabus
AAE55200
Credit Hours:
3Learning Objective:
The objective of this course is to give students an understanding of the importance of NDE, the underlying physics of common NDE and SHM techniques, and the processes by which these techniques are applied.Description:
Overview the physics, principles, and methods employed for nondestructive evaluation (NDE) of structures and materials. Major NDE techniques covered include radiographs, ultrasonics, eddy currents, penetrants, magnetic flux, and visual/optical methods. An introduction to structural health monitoring (SHM) is also provided.
Topics Covered:
Introduction to NDE, review of linear elasticity, review of fracture mechanics, visual and dye-penetrant inspections, magnetic particle inspection, radiographic inspection, ultrasonic inspection, eddy current inspection, introduction to SHM, dynamic SHM, and embedded sensor SHM.Prerequisites:
A second level course in aeromechanics or a mechanics of materials course; or equivalent undergraduate course in strength of materials.Applied / Theory:
50 / 50Web Address:
https://mycourses.purdue.edu/Web Content:
Syllabus, grades, lecture notes, homework assignments, solutions, chat room, and message board.Homework:
Homework will collectively be worth 25% of overall gradeProjects:
1 term paper on an NDE or SHM topic of your choosing. The final term paper is worth 25% of overall grade. Term paper sub-assigments are collectively worth 15% of overall grade.Exams:
1 final exam worth 25% of overall gradeTextbooks:
Required:
ISBN: 9780471214595 -- Fundamentals of Structural Integrity: Damange Tolerant Design and Nondestructive Evaluation. Alten F. Grandt Jr.