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NDE of Composites

Interactive Knowledge Base (IKB) on NDE and Design of Composites

MMS15 is a 2.5 year project to develop an Interactive Knowledge Base (IKB) on NDE of composites accessible via the Internet. The main purpose of the project is the provision of an on-line knowledge base, which will allow end-users to browse and drill down by NDE technique, search for specific information and make judged recommendations for particular applications. The type of information to be included would be a summary and description of the technique, equipment required and applications, data examples, relevant procedures and standards, guidance documents, case studies, independent trial data. The resulting site should provide the following benefits to users in the composites industry.

  • Increase in confidence in the use of composite materials in safety critical components
  • Reduction in test programme costs/timescales by optimising testing/analysis
  • Reduction in industry costs can be expected by providing improved testing and design procedures
  • Facilitation of material development and increased flexibility in design (new products and markets).
  • Lower maintenance costs through better understanding of damage/defect influence on residual life of structures and improved and more effective inspection techniques.

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The project will utilise diverse new and existing technology from a range of sources, including the extensive practical and research experience amongst the project partners. Experience in commercial projects is to be included in generic or specific form with client approval. Existing data sources are to provide electronic information on NDE methods. Industrial participants are to be invited to provide practical information in the form of case studies or performance information.

The information is to be displayed to ensure that the user sees a detailed explanation of the technique, required equipment, data examples, procedures and standards, guidance, case studies, trail data, reliability information and a listing of the suppliers of the equipment required.

There is an opportunity for industrial companies to become involved with the project and be on the Industrial Advisory Group, helping to steer the project so that it can be most useful to industrialists. The IAG is to be made up from a cross section of users and suppliers of composite materials and testing equipment to ensure that the software tool is of most commercial benefit. Participants can also be involved in specific case studies that can be tailored to their specific needs.

The project started in 2002 and is due to finish in 2004.

Project Partners

WWW Link: http://www.aeat.com/ndt/mms15/

Composite NDE - The knowledge is there but industry cannot find it……"

MMS15 is a new project in the DTI Measurement of Materials Systems MMS Programme and will deliver an Interactive Knowledge Base (IKB) on NDE of composites accessible via the internet. This will provide a single focal point for industry on NDE of composites - " An authoritative answer in one place……" 

 

  

 
Background

The MMS15 Projects is funded by DTI as part of the Measurement of Materials Systems Programme (MMS)

MMS15 aims to develop an Interactive Knowledge Base (IKB) on NDE of composites. The MMS15 project which will give a single-point of contact for industry for information on NDE of composites- accessible via the Internet - including data examples and performance information– “An authorative answer in one place”.

You can find out more on MMS15, MMS13 and other MMS programmes on our dedicated websites for the programme www.aeat.co.uk/ndt//mms15 and  www.aeat.co.uk/ndt/mms .

The MMS projects (Materials Metrology Systems) are essentially technology transfer projects with the aim of the DTI being to ensure that the latest developments coming from Universities, Research organisations are taken up by Industry as quickly as possible. The success of the projects is dependent on the input from research organisations and requirements from industry. Therefore your attendance and co-operation is welcomed to ensure a project that is of value.


Contacts

If you would like further information, discuss your requirements or join the Industrial Advisory Group (IAG) then call

Martin Wall or Richard Lee
AEA Technology Engineering Solutions
E1 Culham Science Centre, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 3ED, United Kingdom
Tel: 01235 464082/464096
Email: martin.wall@aeat.co.uk or  richard.lee@aeat.co.uk
www.solutionsinengineering.com

Or

Alan Hayes
AEA Technology Engineering Solutions
Tel: 01235 463978
Facsimile 01494 721185
Email
Alan.Hayes@aeat.co.uk


How to reach AEA Technology Culham

Engineering Solutions and the National NDT Centre are located in Building E1 Mezzanine at AEA Technology's Culham site on the A415 near Abingdon (within easy reach of the A34, A423 and  M40 and M4 motorways). The nearest main railway stations are at Culham, Didcot Parkway and Oxford, Click here for train times. The nearest airport is Heathrow, about 1h away by car allow 2h at peak times.
 

 

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Thursday 24 February 2005   Final MMS15 & MMS13 Joint IAG Meeting
 NPL

The final joint MMS13/15 IAG meeting will be held on the 24th of February 2005 at NPL. An agenda will be sent out to members in due course. Contact Mike Gower at NPL - contact details below - for more details.  NPL Map

Please find click the link below to download the minutes from the 5th MMS13+15 IAG meeting held at NPL on the 15th July 2004. Please note that the final meeting will be held on Thursday 24th February 2005 at NPL. An agenda will be sent out nearer the time. Minutes of 5th IAG 15-07-04 v1.pdf

To attend and for more details contact Mike Gower at NPL michael.gower@npl.co.uk Direct line: 020 8943 8625 who is arranging the meeting.

 Mr Mike Gower Room G9 A9, Module 9

Polymers and Biomaterials Group

Process Materials Team

Division of Engineering and Process Control

National Physical Laboratory

 

Hampton Road

Teddington

Middlesex

TW11 0LW

For general information on MMS13 or MMS15 Email info@mms15.com or go to www.mms15.com

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