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Abstract

Describes a procedure for the acoustic emission testing of elevating work platforms incorporating fibreglass-insulated reinforced plastic booms, to establish the structural integrity of the boom. It also specifies rejection criteria. Requirements are given for the test equipment, instrument performance tests and instrument calibration.
RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee MT-007 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 2 March 2017.
The following are represented on Technical Committee MT-007:
Australasian Thermographers Association
Australian Aerospace Non-Destructive Testing Committee
Australian Institute for Non-Destructive Testing
Australian Nuclear Science & Technology Organisation
AUSTROADS
Bureau of Steel Manufacturers of Australia
Engineers Australia
Institute of Electrical Inspectors
National Association of Testing Authorities Australia
New Zealand Non-Destructive Testing Association
TestSafe Australia
Welding Technology Institute of Australia
WorkSafe Victoria

Scope

This Standard describes a procedure for acoustic emission (AE) testing of elevating work platforms (EWPs) incorporating fibreglass-insulated reinforced plastic (FRP) booms. The acoustic emission test method is used to establish the structural integrity of the boom by detecting and locating any acoustic emission source areas. Verification of whether structural defects are the cause of acoustic emission sources may require the use of other non-destructive test (NDT) methods such as radiography, ultrasonics, liquid penetrant and visual inspection.
This Standard is based on four minute load hold periods which may not give 100% strain equalization in the fibreglass. Longer holding cycles of up to 35 minutes are employed when the acoustic emission continues at the end of any load hold period.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 17/03/2017. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2017 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 17/03/2017
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ISBN
Committee	MT-007
Supersedes	DR 96156 DR 99156 CP