ASTM E2661/E2661M-20e1
Standard Practice for Acoustic Emission Examination of Plate-like and Flat Panel Composite Structures Used in Aerospace Applications

Standard No.

ASTM E2661/E2661M-20e1

Release Date

2020

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM E2661/E2661M-20e1

Scope

1.1 This practice covers acoustic emission (AE) examination or monitoring of panel and plate-like composite structures made entirely of fiber/polymer composites. 1.2 The AE examination detects emission sources and locates the region(s) within the composite structure where the emission originated. When properly developed AE-based criteria for the composite item are in place, the AE data can be used for nondestructive examination (NDE), characterization of proof testing, documentation of quality control, or for decisions relative to structural-test termination prior to completion of a planned test. Other NDE methods may be used to provide additional information about located damage regions. For additional information, see X1.1 in Appendix X1. 1.3 This practice can be applied to aerospace composite panels and plate-like elements as a part of incoming inspection, during manufacturing, after assembly, continuously (during structural health monitoring), and at periodic intervals during the life of a structure. 1.4 This practice is meant for fiber orientations that include cross-plies, angle-ply laminates, or two-dimensional woven fabrics. This practice also applies to 3-D reinforcement (for example, stitched, z-pinned) when the fiber content in the third direction is less than 5 % (based on the whole composite). 1.5 This practice is directed toward composite materials that typically contain continuous high modulus greater than 20 GPa [3 Msi] fibers. 1.6 Units—The values stated in either SI units or inchpound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be used independently of the other, and values from the two systems shall not be combined. 1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.8 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ASTM E2661/E2661M-20e1 Referenced Document

• ASTM E1067 Standard Practice for Acoustic Emission Examination of Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic Resin (FRP) Tanks/Vessels
• ASTM E1106 Standard Method for Primary Calibration of Acoustic Emission Sensors
• ASTM E1316 Standard Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations*， 2024-02-01 Update
• ASTM E1781 Standard Practice for Secondary Calibration of Acoustic Emission Sensors
• ASTM E2533 Standard Guide for Nondestructive Examination of Polymer Matrix Composites Used in Aerospace Applications*， 2021-02-01 Update
• ASTM E543 Standard Practice for Agencies Performing Nondestructive Testing
• ASTM E976 Standard Guide for Determining the Reproducibility of Acoustic Emission Sensor Response*， 2021-11-01 Update
• ISO 9712 Non-destructive testing — Qualification and certification of NDT personnel*， 2021-12-21 Update

ASTM E2661/E2661M-20e1 history

• 2020 ASTM E2661/E2661M-20e1 Standard Practice for Acoustic Emission Examination of Plate-like and Flat Panel Composite Structures Used in Aerospace Applications
• 2020 ASTM E2661/E2661M-20 Standard Practice for Acoustic Emission Examination of Plate-like and Flat Panel Composite Structures Used in Aerospace Applications
• 2015 ASTM E2661/E2661M-15 Standard Practice for Acoustic Emission Examination of Plate-like and Flat Panel Composite Structures Used in Aerospace Applications
• 2010 ASTM E2661/E2661M-10 Standard Practice for Acoustic Emission Examination of Plate-like and Flat Panel Composite Structures Used in Aerospace Applications