[en] The article presents the modern methods of research of building materials (such as styrofoam, cement, concrete admixtures, etc.), applied in the Far Eastern Federal University. The latest equipment described for these studies and modern methods of testing. (paper)

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[en] Research at Harwell on nuclear, atomic and molecular physics, the theory of fluids, radiation damage, safety studies, point defects and point defect determined processes, surface studies and nondestructive examination are described. (U.K.)

[en] Facilities and activities at the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority's Inspection Validation Centre (IVC), Risley, are described. These include preparation of test pieces containing artificial defects and qualification of ultrasonic procedures for testing nuclear power plant components. (author)

[en] Here we shall briefly review the basics and some applications of x-ray specular reflectivity and diffuse scattering techniques. These x-ray scattering techniques are uniquely suited to study of the structure of surfaces and interfaces at atomic resolutions as they are nondestructive and can probe even interfaces which are buried. The study of structure of surfaces and interfaces is not only required in understanding physics in reduced dimensions but is also essential in developing technologically important materials

[en] 1. Introduction (about the Conference) This issue of the journal is dedicated to the scientific and applied research presented at the IV International Conference «Modern Technologies for Non-Destructive Testing». The conference was held on October 5-10, 2015, in Tomsk, Russia. The conference brought together experts from different countries and organizations who received a great opportunity to share knowledge in sessions, to initiate discussions on topics of interest to all participants. The aim of the conference was to support young talented people, to involve pupils, students, post-graduate students and young scientists in the solution of actual scientific problems of non-destructive testing, quality management and new educational technologies. The main goals of the event were exchanging information and discussing topics related to non-destructive testing, quality management, new educational technologies and widespread implementation of the obtained results. The key topics of the conference were advanced technologies in non-destructive testing, effective quality management systems, new educational technologies in the field of control and management, and management concepts of modern economy. The Institute of Non-Destructive Testing of the National Research Tomsk Polytechnic University was the Conference Organizer. (paper)

[en] A summary is given of the more important developments of the past 1-3 years, which had an impact on steam generator NDE. Industrial research efforts directed at responding to the developments, and at achieving improvements in inspection technology are described. (UK)

[en] The Electric Power Research Insitute (EPRI) in the USA is playing a central role in helping to transfer advanced non-destructive evaluation (NDE) technology to nuclear utilities and showing them the potential savings. Pioneer users of advanced systems are reaping multi-million dollar benefits. Some examples are given. (author)

[en] A range of possible life assessment techniques for the remanent life appraisal of creeping structures is available in the published literature. However, due to the safety implications, the true conservatism of such methods cannot be assessed on operating plant. Consequently, the CEGB set up a four vessel programme in the Pressure Vessel Test Facility at the Marchwood Engineering Laboratories of the CEGB to underwrite and quantify the accuracy of these methods. The application of two non-destructive methods, namely strain monitoring and hardness measurement, to the data generated during about 12,000 hours of testing is examined. The current state of development of these methods is reviewed. Finally, the future CEGB programme relating to these vessels is discussed. (author)