| Abstract Scope |
Material characterization techniques are often destructive and/or limited in scope with respect to relevant sampling volumes. Destructive techniques can be self defeating for examination of in-service components, while techniques with limited sampling volumes may not reveal the complete story of fundamental material behavior. Recent advances in NonDestructive Evaluation (NDE) techniques may be able to help bridge these gaps. In particular, computed tomography (CT) and its derivatives could be useful as powerful new tools that do not destroy materials, while also easily collecting large, relevant volumes for more complete analysis. In this presentation, we will discuss how CT techniques can supplement existing material characterization techniques for process optimization, quality assurance, and failure analysis. |