scholarly journals Water Level Sensing in a Steel Vessel Using A0 and Quasi-Scholte Waves

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peng Guo ◽  
Bo Deng ◽  
Xiang Lan ◽  
Kaili Zhang ◽  
Hongyuan Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Level ◽  
Guided Waves ◽  
Mode Conversion ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Steel Vessel ◽  
Theoretical Predictions ◽  
Travelling Time ◽  
The Comparative Study ◽  
Group Velocities

This paper presents a water level sensing method using guided waves of A0 and quasi-Scholte modes. Theoretical, numerical, and experimental studies are performed to investigate the properties of both the A0 and quasi-Scholte modes. The comparative study of dispersion curves reveals that the plate with one side in water supports a quasi-Scholte mode besides Lamb modes. In addition, group velocities of A0 and quasi-Scholte modes are different. It is also found that the low-frequency A0 mode propagating in a free plate can convert to the quasi-Scholte mode when the plate has one side in water. Based on the velocity difference and mode conversion, a water level sensing method is developed. For the proof of concept, a laboratory experiment using a pitch-catch configuration with two piezoelectric transducers is designed for sensing water level in a steel vessel. The experimental results show that the travelling time between the two transducers linearly increases with the increase of water level and agree well with the theoretical predictions.

scholarly journals The Effects of Stress on Second Harmonics in Plate-Like Structures

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (15) ◽  
pp. 5124
Author(s):  
Xiaochuan Niu ◽  
Liqiang Zhu ◽  
Zujun Yu
Keyword(s):  
Guided Waves ◽  
Second Harmonic ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Arbitrary Cross Section ◽  
Ultrasonic Guided Waves ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Harmonic Mode ◽  
Amplitude Coefficient ◽  
Theoretical Predictions ◽  
Application Potential

Cumulative second harmonic of ultrasonic guided waves is considered to have great application potential in evaluating internal stress of structures. One difficulty with the application is the diversity and complexity of modal response to the stress change in waveguide. At present, there is a lack of relevant theoretical studies and experimental results to guide the applications. In this article, a method is proposed to characterize the amplitude change of cumulative second harmonic mode in a plate under stress through calculating the amplitude coefficient, which can be acquired based on mode shape analysis. The steel plate is taken as an example to demonstrate the analysis method. Experimental studies are presented with results consistent with the theoretical predictions. The results of this study indicate that the amplitudes of different cumulative second harmonic modes may increase or decrease monotonically with the change of stress. Therefore, when the phenomenon of modes mixing occurs in the waveguide, it is necessary to analyze and predict the amplitude of selected cumulative second harmonic mode with the change of stress in advance; otherwise, wrong results may be obtained. The method and conclusions proposed in this paper can also be applicable to waveguide of arbitrary cross-section and have universality.

scholarly journals Plasmid stability is enhanced by higher-frequency pulses of positive selection

2018 ◽  
Vol 285 (1870) ◽  
pp. 20172497 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cagla Stevenson ◽  
James P. J. Hall ◽  
Michael A. Brockhurst ◽  
Ellie Harrison
Keyword(s):  
Positive Selection ◽  
Plasmid Stability ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Mercury Resistance ◽  
Bacterial Populations ◽  
Compensatory Evolution ◽  
Theoretical Predictions ◽  
The Stability ◽  
The Cost

Plasmids accelerate bacterial adaptation by sharing ecologically important traits between lineages. However, explaining plasmid stability in bacterial populations is challenging owing to their associated costs. Previous theoretical and experimental studies suggest that pulsed positive selection may explain plasmid stability by favouring gene mobility and promoting compensatory evolution to ameliorate plasmid cost. Here we test how the frequency of pulsed positive selection affected the dynamics of a mercury-resistance plasmid, pQBR103, in experimental populations of Pseudomonas fluorescens SBW25. Plasmid dynamics varied according to the frequency of Hg 2+ positive selection: in the absence of Hg 2+ plasmids declined to low frequency, whereas pulses of Hg 2+ selection allowed plasmids to sweep to high prevalence. Compensatory evolution to ameliorate the cost of plasmid carriage was widespread across the entire range of Hg 2+ selection regimes, including both constant and pulsed Hg 2+ selection. Consistent with theoretical predictions, gene mobility via conjugation appeared to play a greater role in promoting plasmid stability under low-frequency pulses of Hg 2+ selection. However, upon removal of Hg 2+ selection, plasmids which had evolved under low-frequency pulse selective regimes declined over time. Our findings suggest that temporally variable selection environments, such as those created during antibiotic treatments, may help to explain the stability of mobile plasmid-encoded resistance.

Calculation-and-experimental estimation of the role of the frequency ratio in changing the endurance at two-frequency deformation modes

2019 ◽  
Vol 85 (1(I)) ◽  
pp. 64-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. M. Gadenin
Keyword(s):  
High Frequency ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Reduction Factor ◽  
Single Frequency ◽  
Cyclic Loads ◽  
Small Ratio ◽  
Harmonic Components ◽  
Deformation Modes

The cycle configuration at two-frequency loading regimes depends on the number of parameters including the absolute values of the frequencies and amplitudes of the low-frequency and high-frequency loads added during this mode, the ratio of their frequencies and amplitudes, as well as the phase shift between these harmonic components, the latter having a significant effect only with a small ratio of frequencies. Presence of such two-frequency regimes or service loading conditions for parts of machines and structures schematized by them can significantly reduce their endurance. Using the results of experimental studies of changes in the endurance of a two-frequency loading of specimens of cyclically stable, cyclically softened and cyclically hardened steels under rigid conditions we have shown that decrease in the endurance under the aforementioned conditions depends on the ratio of frequencies and amplitudes of operation low-frequency low-cycle and high-frequency vibration stresses, and, moreover, the higher the level of the ratios of amplitudes and frequencies of those stacked harmonic processes of loading the greater the effect. It is shown that estimation of such a decrease in the endurance compared to a single frequency loading equal in the total stress (strains) amplitudes can be carried out using an exponential expression coupling those endurances through a parameter (reduction factor) containing the ratio of frequencies and amplitudes of operation cyclic loads and characteristic of the material. The reduction is illustrated by a set of calculation-experimental curves on the corresponding diagrams for each of the considered types of materials and compared with the experimental data.

Asymptotic derivation of a refined equation for an elastic beam resting on a Winkler foundation

2021 ◽  
pp. 108128652110238
Author(s):  
Barış Erbaş ◽  
Julius Kaplunov ◽  
Isaac Elishakoff
Keyword(s):  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Moving Load ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Elastic Beam ◽  
Winkler Foundation ◽  
One Dimensional ◽  
Beam Equations ◽  
Dimensional Equation ◽  
Phase And Group Velocities ◽  
Group Velocities

A two-dimensional mixed problem for a thin elastic strip resting on a Winkler foundation is considered within the framework of plane stress setup. The relative stiffness of the foundation is supposed to be small to ensure low-frequency vibrations. Asymptotic analysis at a higher order results in a one-dimensional equation of bending motion refining numerous ad hoc developments starting from Timoshenko-type beam equations. Two-term expansions through the foundation stiffness are presented for phase and group velocities, as well as for the critical velocity of a moving load. In addition, the formula for the longitudinal displacements of the beam due to its transverse compression is derived.

scholarly journals Longitudinal Guided Wave Inspection of Small-Diameter Elbowed Steel Tubes with a Novel Squirrel-Cage Magnetostrictive Sensor

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Yao Liu ◽  
Xiucheng Liu ◽  
Chehua Yang ◽  
Wenxin Guo ◽  
Bin Wu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Guided Waves ◽  
Mode Conversion ◽  
Small Diameter ◽  
Longitudinal Mode ◽  
Guided Wave ◽  
Wall Defect ◽  
Squirrel Cage ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Magnetostrictive Sensor

In the study, ultrasonic longitudinal mode guided waves were employed to detect defects in elbowed tubes (without welds) with a diameter of 10 mm. Finite element simulation results highlighted that the emitted L(0,1) mode guided waves experienced strong reflection and mode conversion at the elbow region to generate F(1,1) mode, followed by slow and weak F(2,1) mode. The guided wave reflected from the elbow with a through-wall defect was manifested as two overlapped wave packets, which were good indicators of a defective elbow. To conduct L(0,1) mode guided waves inspection on the small-diameter elbowed tubes, a novel tailored squirrel-cage magnetostrictive sensor was employed in the experiment. The new sensor employed the configuration of segmental iron-cobalt strips and small-size permanent magnet arrays. The entire sensor is composed of two identical C-shaped sensor elements and can be recycled and installed conveniently. Experimental results obtained from healthy and defective tubes were consistent with the conclusions obtained from finite element simulations. An artificial through-wall defect at the elbow and a notch defect at the straight part of the tube could be simultaneously detected by L(0,1) mode guided waves through comparing experimental signals with simulation results.

The comparative study of high- and low-frequency ultrasound therapy on bone regeneration

2003 ◽  
Vol 29 (5) ◽  
pp. S120-S121
Author(s):  
S. Bashardoust Tajali ◽  
S. Kazemi ◽  
A. Azari ◽  
A. Shahverdi ◽  
M. Jabal Ameli
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Bone Regeneration ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Ultrasound Therapy ◽  
Low Frequency Ultrasound ◽  
The Comparative Study ◽  
Frequency Ultrasound

scholarly journals Water level oscillations in Monterey Bay and Harbor

Ocean Science ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 439-453 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Park ◽  
W. V. Sweet ◽  
R. Heitsenrether
Keyword(s):  
Water Level ◽  
Wave Energy ◽  
Normal Modes ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Water Levels ◽  
Level Data ◽  
Modal Amplitude ◽  
Primary Driver ◽  
Potential Mode ◽  
Offshore Wave

Abstract. Seiches are normal modes of water bodies responding to geophysical forcings with potential to significantly impact ecology and maritime operations. Analysis of high-frequency (1 Hz) water level data in Monterey, California, identifies harbor modes between 10 and 120 s that are attributed to specific geographic features. It is found that modal amplitude modulation arises from cross-modal interaction and that offshore wave energy is a primary driver of these modes. Synchronous coupling between modes is observed to significantly impact dynamic water levels. At lower frequencies with periods between 15 and 60 min, modes are independent of offshore wave energy, yet are continuously present. This is unexpected since seiches normally dissipate after cessation of the driving force, indicating an unknown forcing. Spectral and kinematic estimates of these low-frequency oscillations support the idea that a persistent anticyclonic mesoscale gyre adjacent to the bay is a potential mode driver, while discounting other sources.

Vibration Characteristics of Metamaterial Beams With Periodic Local Resonances

2014 ◽  
Vol 136 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Nouh ◽  
O. Aldraihem ◽  
A. Baz
Keyword(s):  
Band Gap ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Small Mass ◽  
Vibration Characteristics ◽  
Structural Vibrations ◽  
Low Frequencies ◽  
Theoretical Predictions ◽  
Gap Characteristics ◽  
Unique Band

Vibration characteristics of metamaterial beams manufactured of assemblies of periodic cells with built-in local resonances are presented. Each cell consists of a base structure provided with cavities filled by a viscoelastic membrane that supports a small mass to form a source of local resonance. This class of metamaterial structures exhibits unique band gap behavior extending to very low-frequency ranges. A finite element model (FEM) is developed to predict the modal, frequency response, and band gap characteristics of different configurations of the metamaterial beams. The model is exercised to demonstrate the band gap and mechanical filtering capabilities of this class of metamaterial beams. The predictions of the FEM are validated experimentally when the beams are subjected to excitations ranging between 10 and 5000 Hz. It is observed that there is excellent agreement between the theoretical predictions and the experimental results for plain beams, beams with cavities, and beams with cavities provided with local resonant sources. The obtained results emphasize the potential of the metamaterial beams for providing significant vibration attenuation and exhibiting band gaps extending to low frequencies. Such characteristics indicate that metamaterial beams are more effective in attenuating and filtering low-frequency structural vibrations than plain periodic beams of similar size and weight.

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