Index

A

A350, 30
A380, 30, 36
acoustic emission, 547–8, 555
principles, 548
acoustic fatigue, 470
fretting and thermal fatigue, 492
acoustic impedance, 539, 556
acousto-ultrasonics, 550, 552, 555, 556
acrylic plastics, 279
active thermography, 544, 556
AD rivet, 169
aerospace
durability considerations in materials selection, 593–6
corrosion, 594–5
moisture absorption, 595
oxidation, 595
wear and erosion, 595–6
economic and business considerations in materials selection, 586–9
average price of sponge titanium per tonne, 589
material selection chart for cost-strength, 588
relative distribution of military aircraft cost, 587
environmental considerations in materials selection, 597
manufacturing considerations in materials selection, 589–93

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