Integrated system and method for in-situ 3-axis scanning and detecting defects in object under static and cyclic testing

Abstract

The present invention relates to an integrated system and method for in-situ 3-axis scanning and detecting defects in a CFRP composite () being loaded under static and cyclic test conditions. The system comprises a test system integrated with () a scanning system () that comprises a probe assembly () to generate eddy current on the surface of the CFRP composite () mounted on the test system, and a 3D scanner assembly () for movement of the probe assembly () over the entire surface area of the CFRP composite () along X-axis, Y-axis and Z-axis. An operator console () is connected to the test system and the scanning system () for controlling () mechanical test process in the test system and for controlling 3-dimensional movement of the probe assembly () along X-axis, Y-axis and Z-axis in a synchronous manner. Such system and method achieve (3D) automated and synchronized 3D scanning of the CFRP composite () to accurately detect the defects in the CFRP composite () before/during/after mechanical testing without interrupting the mechanical test process.