Emerging Technologies in Non-Destructive Testing VI: Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Emerging Technologies in Non-Destructive Testing (Brussels, Belgium, 27-29 May 2015)

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) is of worldwide significance, and is strongly related to the detection of damage in engineering structures (buildings, bridges, aircrafts, ships, pressure vessels, etc.) using non-invasive techniques (ultrasound, X-rays, Radar, neutrons, thermography, vibrations, acoustic emission, etc.). Emerging Technologies in Non-Destructive Testing VI includes the contributions to the 6th International Conference in Non-Destructive Testing (Brussels, Belgium, 27-29 May 2015). The book intends to give the latest updates in the field of NDT, and is organized in chapters on high impact subjects, such as: - Applications of NDT methods related to cultural heritage structures; - Materials like ceramics, polymer and composites; - Railways; - Glass panels; - Steel structures; - Wind turbines, and - Aerospace structures. Other subjects include the monitoring of 3D-printed components, self-healing mechanisms in concrete, and applications of NDT in biological materials. Emerging Technologies in Non-Destructive Testing VI provides insight in the latest developments in the different techniques with a huge social impact. In addition, it facilitates the exchange of ideas among scientists and the industry, disseminating academic knowledge to society – and the other way around: giving feedback from the experience of practitioners to academia.

Table of Contents:
Plenary papers Basics and applications of NDE based on elastodynamics toward infra-dock for concrete structures M. Ohtsu Resonant defects: A new approach to highly-sensitive defect-selective ultrasonic imaging I. Solodov Infra-asset assessment with innovative NDT Experimental verification of a Rayleigh-wave based technique for detecting the depth of deteriorated concrete K.C. Chang, T. Shiotani & S.B. Tamrakar Evaluation of grouting conditions for PC structures with wide-band ultrasounds M. Hashinoki, M. Hara, T. Kinoshita & K.C. Chang Two-dimensional AE-Tomography based on ray-trace technique for anisotropic materials Y. Kobayashi & T. Shiotani Characterization of inclined surface crack in steel reinforced-concrete by multichannel R-wave measurements F.W. Lee, H.K. Chai & K.S. Lim Elastic wave tomography with arbitrary locations of impact K. Matsumoto, S. Momoki, T. Shiotani & Y. Kobayashi An ultrasonic method utilizing anchors to inspect steel-plate bonded RC decks N. Ogura, H. Yatsumoto, K.C. Chang & T. Shiotani Strategic maintenance philosophy for infra-asset with innovative NDT T. Shiotani Use of X-ray CT and AE for detection of cracked concrete properties T. Suzuki, T. Morii & T. Shiotani Ultrasonic method for predicting residual tension of ground anchors S.B. Tamrakar, T. Shiotani, K.C. Chang & Y. Fujiwara Use of Digital Image Correlation (DIC) and Acoustic Emission (AE) to characterise the structural behaviour of hybrid composite-concrete beams S. Verbruggen, S. De Sutter, S.N. Iliopoulos, D.G. Aggelis & T. Tysmans Elastic waves An ACA/BEM for solving wave propagation problems in non-homogeneous materials T. Gortsas, I. Diakides, D. Polyzos & S.T. Tsinopoulos Acousto-ultrasonic Structural Health Monitoring of aerospace composite materials M. Gresil, A. Muller & C. Soutis Guided wave tomography based inspection of CFRP plates using a probabilistic reconstruction algorithm J. Hettler, M. Tabatabaeipour, S. Delrue & K. Van Den Abeele Modelling the dispersive behavior of fresh and hardened concrete specimens through non-local lattice models S.N. Iliopoulos, D.G. Aggelis & D. Polyzos The Ultrasonic Polar Scan: Past, present and future M. Kersemans, A. Martens, S. Delrue, K. Van Den Abeele, L. Pyl, F. Zastavnik, H. Sol, J. Degrieck & W. Van Paepegem Time-Of-Flight recorded Pulsed Ultrasonic Polar Scan for elasticity characterization of composites A. Martens, M. Kersemans, J. Degrieck, W. Van Paepegem, S. Delrue & K. Van Den Abeele Ultrasonic testing of adhesively bonded joints in glass panels B. Mojškerc, T. Kek & J. Grum Guided ultrasonic waves for the NDT of immersed plates P. Rizzo, E. Pistone & A. Bagheri Nonlinear elastic waves Nonlinear acoustics and acoustic emission methods to monitor damage in mesoscopic elastic materials M. Bentahar, R. El Guerjouma, C. Mechri, Y. Baccouche, S. Idjimarene, A. Novak, S. Toumi, V. Tournat, J.-H. Thomas & M. Scalerandi A simulation study of Local Defect Resonances (LDR) S. Delrue & K. Van Den Abeele Highly Nonlinear Solitary Waves for the NDT of slender beams P. Rizzo, A. Bagheri & E. La Malfa Ribolla Nonlinear ultrasonic inspection of friction stir welds M. Tabatabaeipour, J. Hettler, S. Delrue & K. Van Den Abeele Acoustic emission, damage and lifetime prediction of composites Fracture mechanism of CFRP-strengthened RC beam identified by AE-SiGMA N. Alver, H.M. Tanarslan, O.Y. Sulun & E. Ercan Acoustic emission of fiber reinforced concrete under double-punching indirect tensile loading D. Choumanidis, P. Nomikos, A. Sofianos, E. Komninou, P. Oikonomou & E. Badogiannis Acoustic emission monitoring of high temperature process vessels & reactors during cool down D. Papasalouros, K. Bollas, D. Kourousis & A. Anastasopoulos NDT in aerospace Thermal strains in heated Fiber Metal Laminates B. Muller, J. Sinke, A.G. Anisimov & R.M. Groves Lamb wave dispersion time-domain study using a combined signal processing approach P. Ochoa, R.M. Groves & R. Benedictus Fuse-like devices replacing linear sensors—working examples of percolation sensors in operational airliners and chemical installations H. Pfeiffer, I. Pitropakis, M. Wevers, H. Sekler & M. Schoonacker Applications Non-Destructive Testing techniques to evaluate the healing efficiency of self-healing concrete at lab-scale E. Gruyaert, J. Feiteira, N. De Belie, F. Malm, M. Nahm, C.U. Grosse, E. Tziviloglou, E. Schlangen & E. Tsangouri Assessment of grouted connection in monopile wind turbine foundations using combined non-destructive techniques A.N. Iliopoulos, D. Van Hemelrijck, D.G. Aggelis & C. Devriendt Detection of damaged tool in injection molding process with acoustic emission T. Kek, D. Kusić & J. Grum An experimental investigation of Electromagnetic Acoustic Transducers applied to high temperature plates for potential use in solar thermal industry M. Kogia, L. Cheng, A. Mohimi, V. Kappatos, T.-H. Gan, W. Balachandran & C. Selcuk Monitoring of self-healing activation by means of Acoustic Emission and Digital Image Correlation P. Minnebo, D.G. Aggelis & D. Van Hemelrijck Finite element model updating using thermographic measurements: Comparison between materials with high and low thermal conductivity J. Peeters, B. Ribbens, J.J.J. Dirckx & G. Steenackers Portable automated Radio-Frequency scanner for Non-Destructive Testing of Carbon-Fibre-Reinforced Polymer composites B. Salski, W. Gwarek, P. Kopyt, P. Theodorakeas, I. Hatziioannidis, M. Koui, A.Y.B. Chong, S.M. Tan, V. Kappatos, C. Selcuk & T.-H. Gan Detection of the interface between two metals by DC current stimulated thermography N.J. Siakavellas & J. Sarris Water-Absorption-Measurement instrument for masonry façades M. Stelzmann, U. Moller & R. Plagge Assessment of eSHM system combining different NDT methods M. Strantza, D.G. Aggelis, D. De Baere, P. Guillaume & D. Van Hemelrijck Non-destructive evaluation of an infusion process using capacitive sensing technique Y. Yang, T. Vervust, F. Bossuyt, J. Vanfleteren, G. Chiesura, G. Luyckx, J. Degrieck & M. Kaufmann In-situ testing using combined NDT methods for the technical evaluation of existing bridge N.V. Zoidis, E.N. Tatsis, E.D. Manikas & T.E. Matikas Biological applications Kinect sensor for 3D modelling of logs in small sawmills J. Antikainen & D. Xiaolei A noninvasive approach for the assessment of dental implants stability P. Rizzo, E. La Malfa Ribolla & A. Di Cara Monitoring techniques for nanocrystalline stabilized zirconia from some medical prosthesis A. Savin, M.L. Craus, V. Turchenko, A. Bruma, S. Malo & T.E. Konstantinova Raman spectroscopy: An emerging technique for minimally-invasive clinical testing M.Z. Vardaki, P.S. Papaspyridakou, G.L. Givalos, C.G. Kontoyannis & M.G. Orkoula Combination of NDT techniques Concrete compressive strength estimation by means of combined NDT G. Concu, B. De Nicolo, N. Trulli & M. Valdes Development of a Condition Monitoring system for tidal stream generators rotating components combining Acoustic Emission and vibration analysis J.L.F. Chacon, V. Kappatos, C. Selcuk, A. Romero, J. Jimenez, S. Soua & T.-H. Detection of incipient SCC damage in primary loop piping using various novel NDE technologies B.K. Jackson, J.L.W. Warwick, W. Li & J.J. Wall Comparative study of NDT inspection methods in carbon fiber composite laminates G. Steenackers, J. Peeters, G. Arroud & S. Wille Embedded sensors Investigations on the structural integrity and functional capability of embedded piezoelectric modules S. Geller, A. Winkler & M. Gude Healing performance monitoring using embedded piezoelectric transducers in concrete structures G. Karaiskos, E. Tsangouri, D.G. Aggelis, D. Van Hemelrijck & A. Deraemaeker Fibre-reinforced composites with embedded piezoelectric sensor-actuator-arrays A. Winkler, M. Dannemann, E. Starke, K. Holeczek & N. Modler Application of NDT/SHM techniques to cultural heritage Comparative surface damage determination at a Jewish grave, found in front of the central building of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, using two different mobile ultrasonic velocity equipments B. Christaras, A. Moropoulou, M. Chatziangelou, L. Dimitraki & K. Devlioti A new visual-based diagnostic protocol for cultural heritage exploiting the MPEG-7 standard A. Doulamis, A. Kioussi & A. Moropoulou Comprehensive energy diagnosis methodology integrating non destructive testing M.A. Garcia-Fuentes, J.L. Hernandez, A. Meiss & C. Colla Non-contact contemporary techniques for the geometric recording of Cultural Heritage A. Georgopoulos Numerical methods for the interpretation and exploitation of AE monitoring results S. Invernizzi, G. Lacidogna & A. Carpinteri Digital cultural heritage—A challenge for the chemical engineering: Contextualizing materials in a holistic framework M. Ioannides, E. Alexakis, C.M. Coughenour, M.L. Vincent, M.F. Gutierrez, V.M. Lopez-Menchero Bendicho, D. Fritsch, A. Moropoulou, V. Rajcic & R. Zarnic Raman spectroscopy. A non-destructive tool for on-site chemical analysis of artifacts and monuments E.Th. Kamilari, S.N. Kouvaritaki, M.G. Orkoula & C.G. Kontoyannis Evaluation of seismic risk in regional areas by AE monitoring of historical buildings G. Lacidogna, P. Cutugno, F. Accornero, S. Invernizzi & A. Carpinteri Non-destructive evaluation of historic natural stone masonry with GPR F. Lehmann & M. Kruger Application of the mortar static penetration test to historical buildings D. Liberatore, L. Sorrentino, L. Frezza, N. Masini, M. Sileo & V. Racina Non destructive testing to perform service of the evaluation of conservation works R. Manganelli Del Fa, C. Riminesi, S. Rescic, P. Tiano & A. Sansonetti Tube-jack and sonic testing for the evaluation of the state of stress in historical masonry E.C. Manning, L.F. Ramos, P.B. Lourenco & F.M. Fernandes Integration of EFD, MRM and IRT for moisture mapping on historic masonry: Study cases in northern Italy R. Olmi, C. Riminesi & E. Rosina Pre-diagnostic prompt investigation of a historic Bell Tower by visual inspection and microwave remote sensing A. Saisi, C. Gentile & L. Valsasnini On site investigation and continuous dynamic monitoring of a historic tower in Mantua, Italy A. Saisi, M. Guidobaldi & C. Gentile Focus on soluble salts transport phenomena: The study cases of Leonardo monochrome at Sala delle Asse (Milan) A. Sansonetti, M. Realini, S. Erba & E. Rosina Novel applications of micro-destructive cutting techniques in cultural heritage M. Theodoridou & I. Ioannou Integrated ND methodologies for the evaluation of the adhesion of frescoes on stone masonry walls M.R. Valluzzi, G. Salemi, R. Deiana, E. Faresin, G. Giacomello, M. Giaretton, M. Panizza, M. Pasetto, S. Calo, M. Battistella & A. Frestazzi Detection and localization of debonding damage in composite-masonry strengthening systems with the Acoustic Emission technique E. Verstrynge, K. Van Balen, M. Wevers, B. Ghiassi & D.V. Oliveira NDTs in the monitoring and preservation of historical architectural surfaces L. Falchi, E. Zendri & G. Driussi Optical sensors for structural health monitoring The novel potential for embedded strain measurements offered by micro-structured optical fiber Bragg gratings T. Geernaert, S. Sulejmani, C. Sonnenfeld, H. Thienpont, F. Berghmans, G. Luyckx, J. Degrieck & D. Van Hemelrijck Combining embedded Fibre Bragg Grating sensors and modal analysis techniques to monitor fatigue induced propagating delaminations in composite laminates A. Lamberti, G. Chiesura, B. De Pauw & S. Vanlanduit SMARTFIBER: Miniaturized optical-fiber sensor based health monitoring system N. Lammens, G. Luyckx, E. Voet, W. Van Paepegem & J. Degrieck Electromagnetics and X-rays Micro-CT as a well-established technique to investigate the internal damage state of a composite laminate subjected to fatigue G. Chiesura, G. Luyckx, E. Voet, W. Van Paepegem, J. Degrieck, M.N. Boone, J. Dhaene & L. Van Hoorebeke Damage detection and classification in composite structure after water-jet cutting using computed tomography and wavelet analysis A. Katunin Post Weld Heat Treatment surface residual stress measurements using X-ray diffraction S. Kumar, M.J. Tan, B.S. Wong & N. Weeks Enhancement of spatial resolution using metamaterial sensor in NonDestructive Evaluation A. Savin, N. Iftimie, R. Steigmann & A. Bruma