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Yousra Baccouche¹, Mourad Bentahar, Charfeddine Mechri

¹LAUM, CNRS, Université du Maine, Avenue O. Messiaen, 72085 Le Mans, France. yosra.el_baccouche.etu@univ-lemans.fr

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Nonlinear acoustic methods effectively detect micro-damage in polymer composites using guided waves. This study analyzes nonlinear hysteretic parameters and flexural resonance changes to characterize material integrity.

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Nonlinear Acoustics
Composite Materials

Background:

Nonlinear acoustic methods are sensitive to material micro-damage.
Guided wave approaches offer potential for non-destructive material characterization.
Polymer-based composites require reliable damage assessment techniques.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose a guided wave approach for characterizing polymer composite plates in intact and damaged states.
To investigate the sensitivity of nonlinear hysteretic parameters to micro-damage.
To analyze the influence of flexural resonances on damage detection.

Main Methods:

Utilizing a guided wave approach to generate and analyze acoustic waves.
Exciting flexural resonances of varying orders in composite plates.
Observing changes in nonlinear hysteretic parameters.
Analyzing the evolution of velocity frequency dispersion as a function of dynamic strain.

Main Results:

Nonlinear hysteretic parameters show sensitivity to the presence and evolution of micro-damage.
Distinct changes in nonlinear parameters were observed with varying flexural resonance orders.
The analysis of guided wave dispersion revealed damage-induced alterations.

Conclusions:

The proposed guided wave method is effective for characterizing micro-damage in polymer composites.
Nonlinear acoustic techniques, particularly focusing on hysteretic parameters and flexural modes, provide valuable insights into material integrity.
This approach offers a promising tool for non-destructive evaluation of composite materials.