Carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) has been increasingly used in aviation industry
since it significantly enhances the performance of aircraft. However, imperfections inside the …

Monitoring the stiffness of adhesives is a crucial issue when considering the durability and
strength of adhesive joints. While there are many studies conducted on specimens made …

Active infrared thermography (AIRT) is a significant defect detection and evaluation method
in the field of non-destructive testing, on account of the fact that it promptly provides visual …

The line laser scanning thermography was applied for the defect detection and evaluation of
composite material in this work, which was carried out by the following procedures. First, a …

Defect visualization method plays an important role in eddy current thermography. However,
there is no effective visualization method for dynamic detection of eddy current …

The welding manufacturing process is increasingly being used as an alternative joining
method to sewing for functional textiles including for medical and protective wear, high …

Structural adhesive joints are widely used in the joining of mechanical structures where
legislation and standards require strict monitoring of damage. Traditional nondestructive …

Nondestructive infrared detection of solder defects in solenoid coil connectors was
investigated. A detailed experimental setup and a meticulous and repeatable experimental …

Accurate knowledge of the heat flux characteristics provided by optical heat sources of long
heating time nondestructive infrared thermography techniques is essential to determine the …

The paper presents selected results of defect detection in a multilayer CFRP composite
structure. The tests were carried out on a sample consisting of three plates made of CFRP …