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Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation (NDT&E) Education

Nondestructive evaluation (NDE) is the science of detecting flaws and imperfections in materials to ensure structural integrity. Nondestructive testing (NDT), sometimes referred to as nondestructive inspection (NDI), is the practice of finding defects.

This site was designed to be a comprehensive source of information and materials for NDT and NDE technical education. The site was created by nondestructive testing professionals and educators at Iowa State University and from around the world.

About NDE

Nondestructive Evaluation

Physics

The physics background and physics concepts which are the foundation of nondestructive evaluation techniques.

Learn about NDE physics

Techniques

The different methods used to detect flaws and imperfections.

Explore NDE techniques

Engineering

The methods and approaches used to qualify NDE techniques and NDT practices to meet engineering requirements for safety and reliability.

Learn about NDE engineering

Additional Resources

Careers

NDE/NDT Careers website from ASNT

View Careers

Glossary

Definitions of NDE/NDT terms

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Sponsorships

Ridgewater College
Western Instruments
Ocean Corporation
Center for Nondestructive Evaluation
Contact Susie McBirnie for more information, susiem@iastate.edu.

Original Contributors

Funding

  • This site was supported by the National Science Foundation's Division of Undergraduate Education through grants DUE-0101709, DUE-1801010, and Advanced Technological Education Program.

Acknowledgements

We wish to thank the following individuals for their contributions to the development and revitalization of the new nde-ed.org site:

Iowa State University (ISU):

Stephen Holland, Chevonne McInnis, Colin Hasbrook, Katelyn Brinker, Henry Moldenhauer, Mitch Steimel, Kevin Wickham, Yuan Ji, Zhan Zhang, Scott Wendt, Jean Dubberke and Reza Zoughi

U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL):

Mathew Cherry

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) – Langley Research Center (LaRC):

William H. Prosser

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL):

Thomas Sanquist (retired)

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC):

Stephanie Morrow and Carol Nove

Missouri University of Science and Technology (S&T):

Kristen M. Donnell