Application of anti-symmetric flexural modes for the detection of moisture

Po Hsien Tung*, Che Hua Yang

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Anti-symmetric flexural (ASF) modes are anti-symmetric type of guided waves propagating along the tip of wedge-shaped waveguides. While the wedge tips are coated a thin layer of hydroscopic film, the velocity of ASF mode is sensitive the moisture through its contact with the film. This study presents a combined numerical experimental investigation on the effects of moisture for the propagation behaviors of ASF modes. A laser ultrasound technique is applied to measure dispersion spectra of ASF modes propagating along the wedge tips with hydroscopic film under various humidity controlled by a chamber. Finite element simulations are used to simulate the effects of moisture on the dispersion curves of the ASF modes.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationNondestructive Characterization for Composite Materials, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Infrastructure, and Homeland Security 2011
DOIs
StatePublished - 2011
Externally publishedYes
EventNondestructive Characterization for Composite Materials, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Infrastructure, and Homeland Security 2011 - San Diego, CA, United States
Duration: 07 03 201110 03 2011

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume7983
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Conference

ConferenceNondestructive Characterization for Composite Materials, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Infrastructure, and Homeland Security 2011
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego, CA
Period07/03/1110/03/11

Keywords

  • ASF mode
  • Wedge wave
  • coating
  • dispersion
  • hydroscopic film
  • moisture

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