Meanings
- not comparablePertaining to defectoscopy.
The ultrasonic-pulse method can also be used in defectoscopic measurements performed on concrete structures and members.
1990, Andrej Galan, Combined Ultrasound Methods of Concrete Testing, page 1972 more examples
This method was designed for defectoscopic testing of carbon-carbon materials parts, but it may be used for defectoscopic testing of ceramic and metal wares.
2012, N.G. Beriozkina, M.N. Larichev, I.O. Leipunsky, G.L. Eremin, N.N. Dergunov, “Indicator Capillary-Diffusion Method for Non-Destrucctive Defectoscopy of Composite Materials”, in J. Fridlyander, V.I. Kostikov, editor, MICC 90: Moscow International Composites Conference, page 773In the case of defectoscopic tests, the accuracy and reliability of test results are significantly influenced by the test equipment and apparatus, probes and test heads, basic test materials, standard samples and reference samples.
2022, Łukasz Sadowski, Jerzy Hoła, Non-Destructive Diagnostics of Concrete Floors, page 57
Origin
From defectoscopy + -ic or defect + -o- + -scopic.
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