Aspects of a Hybrid Analytical Finite Element Method Approach for Ultrasonic Guided Wave Inspection Design

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph L. Rose
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Guided Waves ◽  
Wave Structure ◽  
Guided Wave ◽  
Ultrasonic Guided Wave ◽  
Inspection Systems ◽  
Actuator Design ◽  
Wave Problems ◽  
Element Method

A strategy is presented here to develop guided wave inspection systems using short-range ultrasonic guided waves. A hybrid analytical finite element method (FEM) is presented. The importance of dispersion curve computation, wave structure analysis in the test part, actuator design, the establishment of appropriate boundary conditions from the actuator design to be used in any FEM computations leading to key experiments, and aspects of system design are discussed. Several interesting problems reported by the author in previous publications are used here to stress the importance of mode and frequency choice when solving guided wave problems.

Guided Wave Focusing Mechanics in Pipe

2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takahiro Hayashi ◽  
Koichiro Kawashima ◽  
Zongqi Sun ◽  
Joseph L. Rose
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Guided Waves ◽  
Wave Structure ◽  
Guided Wave ◽  
Pipe Inspection ◽  
Specific Point ◽  
Wave Focusing ◽  
Beam Focusing ◽  
Subsequent Time

Guided waves can be used in pipe inspection over long distances. Presented in this paper is a beam focusing technique to improve the S/N ratio of the reflection from a tiny defect. Focusing is accomplished by using non-axisymmetric waveforms and subsequent time delayed superposition at a specific point in a pipe. A semi-analytical finite element method is used to present wave structure in the pipe. Focusing potential is also studied with various modes and frequencies.

CALCULATION OF DISPERSION CURVES FOR ARBITRARY WAVEGUIDES USING FINITE ELEMENT METHOD

2014 ◽  
Vol 06 (05) ◽  
pp. 1450059 ◽  
Author(s):  
KAIGE ZHU ◽  
DAINING FANG
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Guided Waves ◽  
Dispersion Curves ◽  
Guided Wave ◽  
Sandwich Plates ◽  
Multilayered Structures ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
Honeycomb Sandwich ◽  
Element Method

Dispersion curves for waveguide structures are an important prerequisite for the implementation of guided wave-based nondestructive evaluation (NDE) approach. Although many methods exist, each method is only applicable to a certain type of structures, and also requires complex programming. A Bloch theorem-based finite element method (FEM) is proposed to obtain dispersion curves for arbitrary waveguides using commercial finite element software in this paper Dispersion curves can be obtained for a variety of structures, such as homogeneous plates, multilayered structures, finite cross section rods and honeycomb sandwiches. The propagation of guided waves in honeycomb sandwich plates and beams are discussed in detail. Then, dispersion curves for honeycomb sandwich beams are verified by experiments.

Method to Detect Bolting Devices Based on Ultrasonic Guided Wave

2012 ◽  
Vol 226-228 ◽  
pp. 1906-1909
Author(s):  
Min Hui Xu ◽  
Qiao Qian Lan ◽  
Wei Jian Jin
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Theoretical Analysis ◽  
Guided Waves ◽  
Test System ◽  
Guided Wave ◽  
Effective Length ◽  
Engineering Practice ◽  
Ultrasonic Guided Wave

Bolting devices is very popular in industrial application, this paper presents a new solution aimed at the problem faced in detecting the construction quality. The solution is based on the engineering practice, and we introduce Ultrasonic Guided Wave NDT technology in the detecting process. Under laboratory conditions, Longitudinal Guided Waves are used in detecting the bolting devices, the experimental results are consistent with the theoretical analysis. At the same time, finite element method is applied into the Numerical Simulation of the propagation of Longitudinal Guided Waves in bolts, thus a test system utilized in detecting the effective length and defects of bolts developed.

Guided Wave Focusing Mechanics in Pipe

2005 ◽  
Vol 127 (3) ◽  
pp. 317-321 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takahiro Hayashi ◽  
Koichiro Kawashima ◽  
Zongqi Sun ◽  
Joseph L. Rose
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Guided Waves ◽  
Wave Structure ◽  
Guided Wave ◽  
Pipe Inspection ◽  
Specific Point ◽  
Wave Focusing ◽  
Beam Focusing ◽  
Subsequent Time

Guided waves can be used in pipe inspection over long distances. Presented in this paper is a beam focusing technique to improve the S∕N ratio of the reflection from a tiny defect. Focusing is accomplished by using nonaxisymmetric waveforms and subsequent time delayed superposition at a specific point in a pipe. A semianalytical finite element method is used to present wave structure in the pipe. Focusing potential is also studied with various modes and frequencies.

scholarly journals Damage Detection in Flat Panels by Guided Waves Based Artificial Neural Network Trained through Finite Element Method

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (24) ◽  
pp. 7602
Author(s):  
Donato Perfetto ◽  
Alessandro De Luca ◽  
Marco Perfetto ◽  
Giuseppe Lamanna ◽  
Francesco Caputo
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Guided Waves ◽  
Damage Identification ◽  
Analytical Data ◽  
Guided Wave ◽  
Fe Model ◽  
Promising Tool ◽  
Artificial Neural ◽  
Element Method

Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) have rapidly emerged as a promising tool to solve damage identification and localization problem, according to a Structural Health Monitoring approach. Finite Element (FE) Analysis can be extremely helpful, especially for reducing the laborious experimental campaign costs for the ANN development and training phases. The aim of the present work is to propose a guided wave-based ANN, developed through the use of the Finite Element Method, to determine the position of damages. The paper first addresses the development and assessment of the modeling technique. The FE model accuracy was proven through the comparison of the predicted results with experimental and analytical data. Then, the ANN was developed and trained on an aluminum plate and subsequently verified in a composite plate, as well as under different damage configurations. According to the results herein proposed, the ANN allowed to detect and localize damages with a high level of accuracy in all cases of study.

Acoustic emission propagation characteristics in plate structure with various materials, cracks and coating metal

2016 ◽  
Vol 231 (11) ◽  
pp. 2080-2088
Author(s):  
Kuanfang He ◽  
Zhi Tan ◽  
Yong Cheng ◽  
Xuejun Li
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Acoustic Emission ◽  
Guided Waves ◽  
Propagation Characteristic ◽  
Guided Wave ◽  
Propagation Characteristics ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Plate Structure ◽  
Element Method

The propagation characteristic of guided waves is important to acoustic emission nondestructive detection for the structural integrity of engineering components. The finite element method is introduced to study the propagation of guided waves in plate structure with different materials, cracks and coating metal. The displacement contours and wave curve at different receiving positions are examined first for the propagation characteristics of guided waves in plate structure with different homogeneous material of steel 45 and GCr15. Next, the interface reflection, refraction and diffraction characteristics of guided waves in plate structure with cracks and steel 45 with coating metal of aluminium 2024 are investigated. Finally, these FE results are compared with the mechanical pencil lead fracture experiment results. The results of this study clearly illustrate the accuracy and reasonableness of the finite element method to predict propagation characteristic of guided wave.

scholarly journals Warped Wigner-Hough Transform for Defect Reflection Enhancement in Ultrasonic Guided Wave Monitoring

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luca De Marchi ◽  
Emanuele Baravelli ◽  
Giampaolo Cera ◽  
Nicolò Speciale ◽  
Alessandro Marzani
Keyword(s):  
Hough Transform ◽  
Guided Waves ◽  
Lamb Waves ◽  
Guided Wave ◽  
Nonlinear Signal Processing ◽  
Localization Accuracy ◽  
Time Frequency ◽  
Ultrasonic Guided Wave ◽  
Inspection Systems ◽  
Nonlinear Signal

To improve the defect detectability of Lamb wave inspection systems, the application of nonlinear signal processing was investigated. The approach is based on a Warped Frequency Transform (WFT) to compensate the dispersive behavior of ultrasonic guided waves, followed by a Wigner-Ville time-frequency analysis and the Hough Transform to further improve localization accuracy. As a result, an automatic detection procedure to locate defect-induced reflections was demonstrated and successfully tested by analyzing numerically simulated Lamb waves propagating in an aluminum plate. The proposed method is suitable for defect detection and can be easily implemented for real-world structural health monitoring applications.

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