AFOSR Prognosis Workshop, Kingsgate Marriott Conference Hotel, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, February 19 and 20, 2008

The Nondestructive Evaluation Laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation for applied scientific research and development in the area of ultrasonic, laser-optic, electromagnetic, thermoelectric, and dielectric materials characterization and nondestructive testing. Currently it is being used for research in conjunction with testing for the following companies: 

o       General Electric

o       Air Force Research Laboratory I

o       Air Force Research Laboratory II

o       Air Force Office of Scientific Research

o       DAGSI

o       Department of Energy

The laboratory has recently received an equipment grant from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research to purchase and install a high-resolution SQUID-based magnetic scanner for thermoelectric inspection of aerospace materials. Current research projects in this laboratory include ultrasonic, laser-optic, thermoelectric, and electromagnetic inspection of early fatigue damage in titanium alloys, corrosion detection and assessment in high-strength aluminum alloys, residual stress assessment in surface treated engine components, fretting damage detection in turbine disks and blades, and the evaluation of joint integrity in rotating components.

For more information concerning this research facility, please contact the director, Dr. Peter Nagy.

Updated on February 03, 2008                                                  © 2000 University of Cincinnati