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Multifrequency Eddy Current Inspection Of Corrosion In Clad Aluminum Riveted Lap Joints And Its Effect On Fatigue Life, Shridhar Natarajan, Anthony Chukwujekwu Okafor
Multifrequency Eddy Current Inspection Of Corrosion In Clad Aluminum Riveted Lap Joints And Its Effect On Fatigue Life, Shridhar Natarajan, Anthony Chukwujekwu Okafor
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Aging aircraft are prone to corrosion damage and fatigue cracks in riveted lap joints of fuselage skin panels. This can cause catastrophic failure if not detected and repaired. Hence detection of corrosion damage and monitoring its effect on structural integrity are essential. This paper presents multifrequency eddy current (EC) inspection of corrosion damage and machined material loss defect in clad A1 2024-T3 riveted lap joints and its effect on fatigue life. Results of eddy current inspection, corrosion product removal and fatigue testing are presented.