ultrasonic testing

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

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.

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

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“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.

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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.

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

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