METHODS OF FORMING A PASSIVE STRAIN INDICATOR ON A PREEXISTING COMPONENT

摘要

A method of forming a passive strain indicator on a preexisting component (10) includes directly depositing a plurality of fiducial markers (12) on a portion (18) of the outer surface (14) of the preexisting component (10), the fiducial markers (12) including a material that is compatible with the material of the outer surface (14).