METHOD FOR MONITORING FOR CRACKING IN A COMPONENT

摘要

A method of monitoring cracking in a component comprises forming a component (10) with a simultaneously formed elongate hole (12) that is internal to the component (10). A connector (16) having a throughway is attached to the component (10) such that the throughway is in fluid communication with the elongate hole (12). The elongate hole is connected to a pressure measurement instrument via the connector (16). A monitoring system then monitors the elongate hole for a change in pressure level.