EN 13554:2011

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Personnel qualification
5 Principle of the acoustic emission method
6 Applications of the acoustic emission method
7 Instrumentation
8 Testing
9 Data Analysis
10 Test instruction
11 Test documentation and test report
Bibliography

This European Standard specifies the general principles required for the acoustic emission testing (AT) of industrial structures, components, and different materials under stress and for harsh environment, in order to provide a defined and repeatable performance. It includes guidelines for the preparation of application documents, which describe the specific requirements for the application of the AE method.Unless otherwise specified in the referencing documents, the minimum requirements of this European Standard are applicable.