This paper gives a bibliographical review of the finite-element methods app
lied to the non-destructive evaluation of materials. The bibliography at th
e end of the paper contains references to papers, conference proceedings an
d theses/dissertations on the subject that were published between 1976-1997
. The following topics are included: electrical, magnetic and electromagnet
ic methods, sonic methods, mechanical methods, optical methods, condition m
onitoring, and other methods.