Status and Prospects of Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation in the Republic of Korea

한국의 비파괴검사 현황

  • Lee, Hae (Korea Institute of Machinery & Metals) ;
  • Kwon, Oh-Yang (Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science)
  • Published : 1993.02.25

Abstract

Past, present and future of nondestructive testing and evaluation(NDT&E) activities in Korea are reviewed. The current status and future direction in NDT&E research and development are presented. The newly revised edition of Korean NDT personnel qualification system is described. Other activities such as NDT&E training programs, NDT field services, and professional societies and international cooperation are also summarized. Founded in 1980, the Korean Society for Nondestructive Testing is now the center of domestic activities in NDT&E as well as the gateway to the international cooperation.

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