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"Innovative SSM Technology Determines Structural Integrity of Metallic Structures: Example Applications for Pressure Vessels and Oil and Gas Pipelines," Proceedings from The Arab International Conference in Recent Advances in Physics and Materials Science, Alexandria, Egypt, Sept. 18-20, 2005. (945k)
"Innovative Nondestructive Method Determines Fracture Toughness of In-Service Pipelines": Proceedings of the International Pipeline Conference, IPC04-0345, Calgary, Canada, Oct. 4-8,2004. (1.6 MB)
" Integrating Automated Ball Indentation with ASME B31G Code to Assess Remaining Integrity of Corroded Pipelines," Proceedings of the International Pipeline Conference, IPC04-0357, Calgary, Canada, Oct. 4-8,2004. (1.25 MB)
"Welding Procedure Qualification and In-Service Weld Integrity Assessment Using Innovative Nondestructive Technology": Proceedings of the International Conference on The Joining of Metals, JOM-11," Helsingor, Denmark, May 25-28, 2003. (810 k)
"In-Service Nondestructive Measurements of Stress-Strain Curves and Fracture Toughness of Oil and Gas Pipelines: Examples of Fitness-for-Purpose Applications." 5th International Conference on Pipeline Rehabilitation & Maintenance, Bahrain, 2002. (1.1 MB)
"In-Situ Nondestructive Measurements of Key Mechanical Properties of Oil and Gas Pipelines," ASME PVP-Vol 429, 2001, pp. 99-104. (1.5 MB)
"Nondestructive Determination of Yield Strength and Stress-Strain Curves of In-Service Transmission Pipelines Using Innovative Stress-Strain MicroprobeTM Technology," Final report to Office of Pipeline Safety / Department of Transportation, ATC/DOT/990901, September 1999.(5.7 Mb)
"Nondestructive and Localized Measurements of Stress-Strain Curves and Fracture Toughness of Ferritic Steels at Various Temperatures Using Innovative Stress-Strain Microprobe™ Technology." Final report No. DOE/ER/82115-2, Award No. DE-FG02-96ER82115, 1999. (1.6 MB)
Murty, K.L., et al., "Characterization of gradients in mechanical properties of SA-533B steel welds using ball indentation," International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping, Vol. 76.6, 1999, pp. 361-369.
"Computer Controlled Indentation System," Final report for DoD SBIR Contract No. N00421-96-C-1121, 1998. (5.03 MB)
"Appendixes A, B, and C of "Computer Controlled Indentation System," Final report for DoD SBIR Contract No. N00421-96-C-1121, 1998. (8 MB)
"Nondestructive Determination of Fracture Toughness of Alloy 718 Welded Structures Using Novel Stress-Strain Microprobe Technology," Final Report No. DOE/ER/82316-1; Award No. DE-FG02-97ER82316, 1998. (2.2 MB)
"Indentation-Energy-to-Fracture (IEF) Parameter for Characterization of DBTT in Carbon Steels Using Nondestructive Automated Ball Indentation (ABI) Technique," Scripta Materialia, Vol 38.4. 1998, pp 645-651.
Byun, T. S., et al. "A Theoretical Model for Determination of Fracture Toughness of Reactor Pressure Vessel Steels in the Transition Region from Automated Ball Indentation Test," Journal of Nuclear Materials 252, 1998 pp. 187-194. (303k)
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Murty, K. L., M. D. Mathew, and F.M. Haggag, "Investigation of the Deformation Mechanisms in Sn5%Sb Alloy Using Tensile, Creep and ABI Tests from Ambient to 473K," Metals and Materials, Vol. 4.4, 1998, pp. 799-802.
Murty, K. L., et al., "Nondestructive Determination of Tensile Properties and Fracture Toughness of Cold Worked A36 Steel," International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping 75, 1998, pp. 831-840.
"In-Situ Nondestructive Measurements of Key Mechanical Properties of Pressure Vessels Using Innovative Stress-Strain Microprobe (SSM) Technology," Final report No. DOE/ER/82115-1, Award no. DE-FG02-96ER82115, 1997. (1.63 MB)
Byun, T. S., et al. "Measurement of Through-the-Thickness Variations of Mechanical Properties in SA508 Gr.3 Pressure Vessel Steels Using Ball Indentation Test Technique," International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping Vol. 74, 1997 pp. 231-238.
"Use of Portable/In Situ Stress-Strain Microprobe System to Measure Stress-Strain Behavior and Damage in Metallic Materials and Structures," ASTM STP 1318, 1997, pp 85-98. (199k)
"A Novel Stress-Strain Microprobe for Nondestructive Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Materials," Nondestructive Evaluation and Materials Properties III, The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society, 1997, pp. 101-106. (227K)
"Using Portable/In-Situ Stress-Strain Microprobe System to Measure Mechanical Properties of Steel Bridges During Service," SPIE Proceedings on "Nondestructive Evaluation of Bridges and Highways," Vol. 2946, 1996, pp. 65-75. (1.6 MB)
"Nondestructive Detection and Assessment of Damage in Aging Aircraft Using a Novel Stress-Strain Microprobe System," SPIE Proceedings on "Nondestructive Evaluation of Aging Aircraft, Airports, and Aerospace Hardware," Vol. 2945, 1996, pp. 217-228. (139k)
"Characterization of Strain-Rate Sensitivity of Sn-5%Sb Solder Using ABI Testing," Microstructures and Mechanical Properties of Aging Materials II, TMS 1995, pp. 37-44. (135k)
"In-Situ Measurements of Mechanical Properties Using Novel Automated Ball Indentation System," ASTM STP 1204, 1993, pp. 27-44. (1497k)
"Application of Flow Properties Microprobe to Evaluate Gradients in Weldment Properties", International Trends in Welding Sciences and Technology, ASM, 1993, pp. 629-635. (1096k)
"Measurement of Yield Strength and Flow Properties in Spot Welds and Their HAZs at Various Strain Rates," International Trends in Welding Sciences and Technology, ASM, 1993, pp. 637-642. (1075K)
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Druce, S. G. et al., "The Use of Miniature Specimen Techniques for the Assessment of Material Condition," ASME PVP-Vol. 252, 1993, pp. 58-59.
"Use of Automated Ball Indentation Testing to Measure Flow Properties and Estimate Fracture Toughness in Metallic Materials," ASTM STP 1092, 1990, pp. 188-208. (413k)
"The Use of Field Indentation Microprobe in Measuring Mechanical Properties of Welds," Recent Trends in Welding Science and Technology, TWR'89, ASM, 1990, pp. 843-849. (365k)
"Structural Integrity Evaluation Based on an Innovative Field Indentation Microprobe," ASME PVP-Vol. 170, 1989, pp. 101-107. (547k)
"Estimating Fracture Toughness Using Tension or Ball Indentation Tests and a Modified Critical Strain Model," ASME PVP-Vol. 170, 1989, pp. 41-46. (294K)
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