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Nondestructive evaluation (NDE) of materials is, by definition, the science of identifying the physical and mechanical properties of a piece of material without altering its end-use capabilities. Such evaluations rely upon nondestructive testing (NDT) techniques or “tools” to provide accurate information pertaining to the properties and performance of the material in question.
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Ross, R.J., Pellerin, R.F. (1991). Nondestructive Evaluation of Wood—Past, Present, and Future. In: Ruud, C.O., Bussière, J.F., Green, R.E. (eds) Nondestructive Characterization of Materials IV. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-0670-0_8
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