Descriere: A detailed, up-to-date discussion of today's most commonly used and emerging methods of nondestructive testing -- including background, explanation, benefits, limitations, applications, and how it compares to destructive testing.
Page dim. 236 x 160 x 42
Weight: 948 grams
Autori: Hellier Chuck, Chuck Hellier, Charles Hellier | Editura: McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing | Anul aparitiei: 2001 | ISBN: 9780070281219 | Numar de pagini: 603 | Categorie: Technology
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