Journal Published Online: 01 November 1973
Volume 1, Issue 6

Probabilistic Updating of Flaw Information

CODEN: JTEVAB

Abstract

The prediction and control of flaws in welds occupy an important role in design against fatigue and fracture failure. However, the present NDT devices can detect only a fraction of the flaws and they do not give the actual size of flaws detected. Using Bayes Theorem, a framework is proposed whereby distributions of flaw size and density are updated from NDT inspection data and the level of repair. The concept is equivalent to a filtering process where the detectability function of the NDT device acts as the filter. The information derived will help planning of NDT inspection programs and consistent code specifications.

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Tang, WH
University of Illinois, Urbana, Ill.
Pages: 9
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Stock #: JTE10051J
ISSN: 0090-3973
DOI: 10.1520/JTE10051J