This online open unit introduces microwave non-destructive testing (NDT) for the inspection and characterisation of fibre-reinforced plastic (FRP) composite materials and structures. After providing some background to the technique, the course moves on to cover the equipment and procedures involved in microwave inspection.
Learning Outcomes
Understand the fundamental principles of microwave NDT for composite materials
Describe the principles of operation of the microwave reflection inspection method
Describe the equipment needed to perform a microwave NDT scan
Explain how to prepare a specimen for a microwave NDT scan