Contains nine papers from a November 2000 meeting focusing on the development of new methodologies for characterizing material parameters pertaining to reliability, durability, and remaining life of structure components. Specific topics include acoustic microscopy for bone characterization, and more.

Nondestructive evaluation (NDE) inspection schemes are important in design, manufacturing, and maintenance. By correctly applying techniques of NDE, we can reduce machine and system failures and increase reliability of operating systems over an extended lifetime. Nondestructive Evaluation: A Tool in Design, Manufacturing, and Service introduces and discusses primary techniques used in the field, including ultrasonics, acoustic emission, magnetics, radiography, penetrants, and eddy currents. Examples of each of these techniques are included, demonstrating typical applications.