Assessing the integrity of structural adhesive bonds by the measurement of acoustic propertiesResults are reported of an experimental study tracing the influence of externally applied shear stresses on the acoustic properties in the bondline region. The changes in the acoustic properties with a change in the temperature of the test samples are measured. The results of these tests are employed to evaluate the quality of the adhesive bonds. The dependence of time-of-flight on the temperature of plain steel and of steel adhesively bonded to rubber is illustrated in graphic form.
Document ID
19930035591
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Jagasivamani, V. (Analytical Services and Materials, Inc. Hampton, VA, United States)
Smith, A. C. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 15, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1992
Publication Information
Publication: In: Review of progress in quantitative nondestructive evaluation. Vol. 11B; Proceedings of the 18th Annual Review, Brunswick, ME, July 28-Aug. 2, 1991 (A93-19582 06-38)