NF EN ISO 16826
Non-destructive testing - Ultrasonic testing - Examination for discontinuities perpendicular to the surface (ISO 16826:2012)
Le présent document définit les principes généraux du contrôle par les méthodes tandem et LLT (ondes longitudinales, longitudinales transversales) pour la détection des discontinuités perpendiculaires à la surface. Les méthodes conviennent pour détecter des discontinuités planes à au moins 15 mm de la surface et son application concerne les matériaux métalliques d'épaisseur comprise entre 40 mm et 500 mm ayant des surfaces parallèles ou concentriques.
This document specifies principles for the tandem technique and the longitudinal-longitudinal-transverse wave (LLT) technique for detection of discontinuities perpendicular to the surface or almost perpendicular to the surface. The general principles for ultrasonic testing of industrial products are described in ISO 16810. The tandem or LLT techniques can be used for the detection of embedded planar discontinuities. This document gives guidelines for the testing of metallic materials with a thickness between 40 mm and 500 mm with parallel or concentric surfaces. The procedures provided in this document can be used for testing of other materials or smaller thickness if special measures are taken according to a written testing procedure. Phased array techniques can also be applied for the tandem technique and the LLT technique, but additional steps or verifications can be needed.
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