ultrasonic testing

British  

noun

1. engineering the scanning of material with an ultrasonic beam, during which reflections from faults in the material can be detected: a powerful nondestructive test method

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Example Sentences

The Arkansas report said it was “highly unlikely” that a similar crack would occur on the bridge, but said the bridge’s welds will continue to be inspected at arm’s length and that ultrasonic testing should be done periodically.

From Seattle Times

But the latest RAV4 uses a lighter, stronger steel that requires ultrasonic testing.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The report states that this type of failure would have been undetectable with conventional ultrasonic testing, as it will not pick up a corrosion pit in the base of the rail,” Lavin said.

From Washington Post

Metro sent the results of those tests to outside experts for reexamination, and those experts concluded that Metro staff properly interpreted the results of the ultrasonic testing.

From Washington Post

Ultrasonic testing on that stretch of track took place in August 2017.

From Washington Post