3 Day Open Conference

Digital image correlation for use in the non-destructive analysis of aerospace materials, components and frames
Wednesday 19th November 2008
14.20 - 14.40
Auditorium 2

Since its inception, DIC has proven itself as an extremely powerful and flexible measurement tool for non-destructive testing in the Aerospace Industry. In recent years, this technique has continuously been reaffirmed as one of the preeminent methods for such testing in this field, as government agencies and industry leaders have consistently upgraded their equipment and software. With the inclusion of high speed cameras and vibration analysis software, the ability to study and discretely analyze aerospace materials, components, and frames has never been better. Adding the capability to monitor real-time progression of strains and displacements in 3-D can produce a method of analysis that is second to none, with the ability to fully control an experiment from start to finish without the need to load a sample to failure. As it evolves, DIC will continue to redefine the expectations of what can be accomplished through non-destructive testing in the industry.

About the Speaker(s):

Alistair Tofts
Director of Sales
Correlated Solutions Inc., USA

Having graduated from Clemson University in 2004 with an advanced degree in materials science and engineering, Mr. James has several years of experience in the analysis and testing of materials. After an engineering and subsequent sales job with a startup, he joined CSI in May of 2008 as a technical sales representative and has since become the Director of Sales for the company. Since coming on board with CSI, he has seen many different and interesting applications for digital image correlation.