Non-destructive Evaluation of Deformation and Fracture Properties of Materials Using Stress-Strain Microprobe®
Murty, K.L., Mathew, M.D., Miraglia, P.Q., Shah, V.N., and Haggag, F.M., "Non-destructive Evaluation of Deformation and Fracture Properties of Materials Using Stress-Strain Microprobe®," Non-destructive Characterisation of Materials in Aging Systems, Materials Research Society, 1998, pp. 327–337.
This comprehensive review paper by the NC State research group was presented at the Materials Research Society (MRS) Symposium on aging systems, emphasizing ABI® as a practical tool for life management of aging nuclear and industrial infrastructure.
The paper consolidates validation data from the NC State group's multi-year ABI® research program, covering multiple alloy classes relevant to nuclear power, petrochemical, and general industrial applications. By presenting this data in the context of materials aging — degradation mechanisms such as irradiation embrittlement, thermal aging, and fatigue damage — the paper positions ABI® as a monitoring tool for tracking property changes over the service life of critical components.
The MRS venue is significant because it reaches the broader materials science community, including researchers working on aging mechanisms in non-metallic materials. This broadened the academic awareness of ABI® beyond its traditional nuclear engineering audience.