Destructive inspection is the process of testing a material or component by destroying it.

This is
done to determine the material's or component's properties, such as strength, toughness, and
composition. Destructive inspection is often used in quality control and research and
development.
RD150-1551 is a destructive inspection technique used to test the tensile properties of
materials, such as metals and plastics. The test involves stretching a specimen of the material
to failure and measuring the force required to do so. The tensile strength and modulus of
elasticity of the material can then be calculated.
RD150-1551 is a relatively simple test to perform, but it can be very informative. It is often used
to test materials in the following situations:
● To determine the quality of a material batch or shipment
● To investigate the cause of a failure
● To develop new materials
● To test the effects of different processing conditions on a material's properties
Procedure for RD150-1551
1. Prepare a specimen of the material to be tested. The specimen must be machined to
precise dimensions, and the surface must be smooth and free of defects.
2. Place the specimen in the RD150-1551 testing machine. The machine will grip the
specimen at each end and apply a tensile load.
3. Increase the tensile load on the specimen until it fails.
4. Record the force required to fail the specimen and the elongation of the specimen.
Calculations
The tensile strength and modulus of elasticity of the material can be calculated from the test
results using the following equations:
● Tensile strength = Force required to fail the specimen / Area of the specimen
● Modulus of elasticity = Stress / Strain
Applications
RD150-1551 is a versatile test that can be used to test a wide variety of materials. It is
commonly used to test the following materials:
● Metals, such as steel, aluminum, and titanium
● Plastics, such as ABS, polycarbonate, and nylon
● Composites, such as carbon fiber and glass fiber reinforced polymers
Advantages
RD150-1551 is a relatively simple and inexpensive test to perform. It is also a very accurate test
for measuring the tensile properties of materials.
Disadvantages
RD150-1551 is a destructive test, which means that the specimen is destroyed in the process of
testing. This can be a limitation if the specimen is valuable or difficult to replace.
Conclusion
RD150-1551 is a versatile and accurate destructive inspection technique for testing the tensile
properties of materials. It is commonly used in quality control, research and development, and
other applications.