Nondestructive Evaluation of Mechanical and Fracture Characteristics of Ferritic Steels Using Automated Ball Indentation Testing

This paper, published in the Transactions of the American Nuclear Society (ANS), summarizes ABI® validation on ferritic steels for nuclear structural applications. It was presented to the nuclear engineering community, establishing ABI® as a credible NDE technique for reactor component assessment.

The ANS is the professional society for nuclear engineers in the United States, and publication in its Transactions reaches the community of engineers, regulators, and researchers responsible for nuclear plant safety and operations. This dissemination channel complemented the ASTM and ASME publications by reaching nuclear professionals who might not attend materials-focused conferences.

The paper's dual appearance in ANS Transactions and the OSTI database reflects its dissemination to both the nuclear engineering and DOE communities, ensuring broad visibility within the U.S. nuclear establishment.