Abstract
The use of wide frequency band piezoelectric transducers in ultrasonic infrared thermography allows analyzing material structural defects under low power ultrasonic stimulation compared to single-frequency stimulation which is performed, for example, by means of powerful magnetostrictive stimulation. Defect resonance frequencies can be determined through the detailed analysis of material surface vibrations by using a technique of laser vibrometry in a wide range of frequencies. This paper describes the approach to analyze ultrasonic resonances in samples with hidden defects by using resonant piezoelectric transducers. The effectiveness of the method is assessed by discussing some key examples of impact damaged graphite/epoxy composite samples hybridized with flax fibers. Optical and powerful ultrasonic stimulation have been also used as alternative inspection techniques.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Thermosense |
Subtitle of host publication | Thermal Infrared Applications XXXIX |
Publisher | SPIE |
Volume | 10214 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781510609297 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2017 |
Event | Thermosense: Thermal Infrared Applications XXXIX 2017 - Anaheim, United States Duration: 10 Apr 2017 → 13 Apr 2017 |
Conference
Conference | Thermosense: Thermal Infrared Applications XXXIX 2017 |
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Country | United States |
City | Anaheim |
Period | 10.4.17 → 13.4.17 |
Keywords
- flax fiber
- graphite/epoxy composite
- impact damage
- local resonance
- Ultrasonic infrared thermography
- vibrothermography
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Computer Science Applications
- Applied Mathematics
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering