Microwave NDT for Composites

A digital display of microwave readings on a piece of equipment with various buttons and dials.

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