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... 34 CHAPTER 6: POTENTIAL FOR RAIL BASE FLAW DETECTION 6.1 Available Technologies for Rail Base Flaw Detection Currently, there are very few nondestructive test methods that have the ability to detect flaws in the base of the rail. TTCI is currently developing an advanced ultrasonic testing technology that will be capable of monitoring the entire rail, including the base.
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... 35 Figure 22.
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... 36 6.2.2 Ultrasonic Inspection Ultrasonic testing (UT) methods can be used to measure the thickness or length of an item.
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... 37 6.2.4 Eddy Current Inspection Eddy current inspection aids in the detection of surface (or near surface) anomalies and is used quite extensively in the aerospace industry.

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