NASA Technical Reports Server
+ Visit NASA.gov
+ Contact NASA
ABOUT NTRS SEARCH NTRS NTRS NEWS HELP FEEDBACK ORDER NASA INFO.
  + Home
SEARCH NTRS
Term Search Options
*
  Go Search   Reset Search
Search Tips:
  • Use only the fields with * to search NIX collection.
  • Enclose terms in double quotation marks (") to search for exact phrases, ie: "space shuttle". NOTE: Commas and dashes are removed from search term by search engine.
  • Select Reset Search button to start a new search. See Help for more tips.
  • Navigattion Search Options + Publication Year
    + Subject
    + Availability Options
    + Item/Media Type

    Search NTRS Visit the STI Program Web Site
    SEARCH NTRS
    Selected Navigations:
  • Author > Vary, Alex [x]

  • Sort results by: NASA Center | Date Added to NTRS | Publication Year
    There are a total of 23 record(s) matching your query.
    Sorted by: Date Added To NTRS in Descending order

    1 2 3 Next 
    Review of acousto-ultrasonic NDE for composites

    Author(s): Vary, Alex; Kautz, Harold
    Abstract: Acousto-ultrasonics utilizes simulated stress waves to detect and quantify defect states, damage conditions, and variations of mechanical properties in fiber reinforced composites. The term acousto-ultrasonics denotes a ...
    NASA Center: Glenn Research Center
    Publication Year: 1990
    Added to NTRS: 2008-05-31
    Accession Number: 91N18192; Document ID: 19910008879

    Acousto-ultrasonic nondestructive evaluation of materials using laser beam generation and detection

    Author(s): Huber, Robert D.; Green, Robert E., Jr.; Vary, Alex; Kautz, Harold
    Abstract: Presented in viewgraph format, the possibility of using laser generation and detection of ultrasound to replace piezoelectric transducers for the acousto-ultrasonic technique is advanced. The advantages and disadvantages of ...
    NASA Center: Glenn Research Center
    Publication Year: 1990
    Added to NTRS: 2008-05-31
    Accession Number: 91N18193; Document ID: 19910008880

    Application of scanning acoustic microscopy to advanced structural ceramics

    Author(s): Vary, Alex; Klima, Stanley J.
    Abstract: A review is presentod of research investigations of several acoustic microscopy techniques for application to structural ceramics for advanced heat engines. Results obtained with scanning acoustic microscopy (SAM), scanning ...
    NASA Center: Glenn Research Center
    Publication Year: 1987
    Added to NTRS: 2005-10-13
    Accession Number: 87N23987; Document ID: 19870014554; Report Number: E-3632, NAS 1.15:89929, NASA-TM-89929

    Ultrasonic NDE of structural ceramics for power and propulsion systems

    Author(s): Vary, Alex; Generazio, Edward R.; Roth, Don J.; Baaklini, George Y.
    Abstract: A review of research investigations of several ultrasonic evaluation techniques applicable to structural ceramics for advanced heat engines is presented. This review highlights recent work conducted under the sponsorship of ...
    NASA Center: Glenn Research Center
    Publication Year: 1987
    Added to NTRS: 2005-10-13
    Accession Number: 87N26362; Document ID: 19870016929; Report Number: E-3705, NAS 1.15:100147, NASA-TM-100147

    Tensile strain measurements of ceramic fibers using scanning laser acoustic microscopy

    Author(s): Kent, Renee M.; Vary, Alex
    Abstract: A noncontacting technique using scanning laser acoustic microscopy for making in situ tensile strain measurements of small diameter fibers was implemented for the tensile strain analysis of individual Nicalon SiC fibers ...
    NASA Center: Glenn Research Center
    Publication Year: 1992
    Added to NTRS: 2005-10-10
    Accession Number: 92N24986; Document ID: 19920015743; Report Number: E-6919, NAS 1.15:105589, NASA-TM-105589

    Quality Evaluation By Acousto-Ultrasonic Testing Of Composites

    Author(s): Vary, Alex
    Abstract: Promising nondestructive-testing method based on ultrasonic simulation of stress waves. Report reviews acousto-ultrasonic technology for nondestructive testing. Discusses principles, suggests advanced signal-analysis schemes ...
    NASA Center: Glenn Research Center
    Publication Year: 1989
    Added to NTRS: 2005-09-30
    Accession Number: 89B10314; Document ID: 19890000314; Report Number: LEW-14709

    NDE standards for high temperature materials

    Author(s): Vary, Alex
    Abstract: High temperature materials include monolithic ceramics for automotive gas turbine engines and also metallic/intermetallic and ceramic matrix composites for a range of aerospace applications. These are materials that can ...
    NASA Center: Glenn Research Center
    Publication Year: 1991
    Added to NTRS: 2005-08-25
    Accession Number: 91N19464; Document ID: 19910010151; Report Number: E-6023, NAS 1.15:103761, NASA-TM-103761

    Fuzzy sets predict flexural strength and density of silicon nitride ceramics

    Author(s): Cios, Krzysztof J.; Sztandera, Leszek M.; Baaklini, George Y.; Vary, Alex
    Abstract: In this work, we utilize fuzzy sets theory to evaluate and make predictions of flexural strength and density of NASA 6Y silicon nitride ceramic. Processing variables of milling time, sintering time, and sintering nitrogen ...
    NASA Center: Glenn Research Center
    Publication Year: 1993
    Added to NTRS: 2005-08-25
    Accession Number: 93N27270; Document ID: 19930018081; Report Number: E-7794, NAS 1.15:106049, NASA-TM-106049

    Soft computing in design and manufacturing of advanced materials

    Author(s): Cios, Krzysztof J.; Baaklini, George Y; Vary, Alex
    Abstract: The potential of fuzzy sets and neural networks, often referred to as soft computing, for aiding in all aspects of manufacturing of advanced materials like ceramics is addressed. In design and manufacturing of advanced ...
    NASA Center: Glenn Research Center
    Publication Year: 1993
    Added to NTRS: 2005-08-25
    Accession Number: 93N28624; Document ID: 19930019435; Report Number: E-7597, NAS 1.15:106032, NASA-TM-106032

    Radial basis function network learns ceramic processing and predicts related strength and density

    Author(s): Cios, Krzysztof J.; Baaklini, George Y.; Vary, Alex; Tjia, Robert E.
    Abstract: Radial basis function (RBF) neural networks were trained using the data from 273 Si3N4 modulus of rupture (MOR) bars which were tested at room temperature and 135 MOR bars which were tested at 1370 C. Milling time, sintering ...
    NASA Center: Glenn Research Center
    Publication Year: 1993
    Added to NTRS: 2005-08-25
    Accession Number: 93N27129; Document ID: 19930017940; Report Number: E-7795, NAS 1.15:106048, NASA-TM-106048

    1 2 3 Next 

    + Back to Top
    USAGov logoExternal Site
    + Sponsored by the NASA Scientific and Technical
       Information Program

    + 2004 Vision for Space Exploration
    + Freedom of Information Act
    + NASA Web Privacy Policy and Important Notices
    + NASA Disclaimers, Copyright Notice,
       and Terms and Conditions of Use


    NASA

    NASA Official: Calvin Mackey
    Page Curator: NASA Center for AeroSpace Information (help@sti.nasa.gov)
    Last Updated: July 5, 2007