Anti-symmetric flexural modes propagating along a wedge tip with a defect

Tai Chieh Wu*, Yu Hong Chen, Che Hua Yang

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Abstract

Antisymmetric flexural (ASF) modes are guided acoustic waves propagating along a wedge-shaped wave guide with their energy tightly confined near the tip. Motivated by the potential application of employing ASF modes in inspecting defects in machine tool blades with sharp edges, this study is focused in investigating the behaviors of ASF modes propagating along the wedge tips with defect. More specifically, we investigate the quantitative behaviors of ASF reflection and transmission while the ASF modes interact with a defect along a wedge tip. This investigation includes numerical simulations with finite element analysis and experimental measurements with a laser ultrasound technique. Defect parameters including depth and width are discussed regarding to their influences on the reflection coefficient (RC) and transmission coefficient (TC). The RC is found to increase as the ratio between the defect depth and the ASF wavelength increases, while the TC decreases.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
DOIs
StatePublished - 2012
Externally publishedYes
EventNondestructive Characterization for Composite Materials, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Infrastructure, and Homeland Security 2012 - San Diego, CA, United States
Duration: 12 03 201215 03 2012

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume8347
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Conference

ConferenceNondestructive Characterization for Composite Materials, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Infrastructure, and Homeland Security 2012
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego, CA
Period12/03/1215/03/12

Keywords

  • ASF mode
  • Defect
  • Finite element analysis
  • Laser ultrasound technique
  • Wedge wave

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