NDI Technique Capable of Detecting and Characterizing Bridging in Laminates(1001-555)

Triton Systems Inc, in partnership with its OEM airframe and inspection partners, proposes to develop and demonstrate advanced nondestructive methods for detecting and characterizing ply bridging in graphite/epoxy and fiberglass/epoxy laminate components featuring tight radii. TSI has put together an experienced, cross-functional team to: 1. Provide coupon level simulation of real-world composite ply bridging; 2. Use the proposed NDI methods to demonstrate data acquisition and defect detection capability for bridging defects of greater than ¼ inch diameter for all thicknesses and depths through the composite structure; 3. Employ post-processing NDE techniques to manipulate full-waveform image data to provide accurate characterization of detected bridging; and 4. Notionally integrate the NDI methods and NDE techniques into a functional system feasibility demonstration on representative coupons in Phase I (for demonstration on real-world problems in Phase II).