Time domain analysis of subharmonic ultrasound for practical crack sizing

Kazushi Yamanaka, Ryota Sasaki, Toshihiro Ogata, Yoshikazu Ohara, Tsuyoshi Mihara

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Abstract

We propose a framework for crack size measurement using a time domain signal of subharmonic waves. In analogy to the resonant characteristics of subharmonic vibration of bubbles in liquids, we formulate an equation for resonant excitation of subharmonic wave at partially closed cracks. The equation has been partially verified by comparison between experimental and calculated waveforms. Crack size measurement by a phased array is also described.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationReview of Progress in Quantitative Nondestructive Evaluation
Subtitle of host publicationVolume 25A
Pages283-290
Number of pages8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2006 Mar 6
EventReview of Progress in Quantitative Nondestructive - Brunswick, ME, United States
Duration: 2005 Jul 312005 Aug 5

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume820 I
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Other

OtherReview of Progress in Quantitative Nondestructive
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBrunswick, ME
Period05/7/3105/8/5

Keywords

  • Crack size measurement
  • Fatigue crack
  • Nonlinear ultrasound
  • Phased array
  • Subharmonic

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Physics and Astronomy(all)

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