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  • Materials Science
  • Non-Destructive Testing
  • Acoustics

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  • Linear ultrasound detects large stiffness changes, while nonlinear ultrasound identifies small impedance mismatches like microcracks.
  • Nonlinear ultrasound techniques rely on measuring higher-order harmonics, which often have low signal-to-noise ratios (SNR), necessitating large excitation amplitudes.
  • Local Defect Resonances (LDR) enhance nonlinear ultrasound sensitivity but are complex to estimate and automate.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel, coupled baseline-free linear and nonlinear ultrasonic imaging approach.
  • To improve the detection and reliability of identifying damage in layered composite materials.
  • To assess barely visible impact damage in complex composite structures for aircraft industry applications.

Main Methods:

  • A Constructive Nonlinear Array Sweep excitation method was employed for narrow-band frequency excitation.
  • An image subtraction technique was utilized in conjunction with linear and nonlinear ultrasonic imaging.
  • Laser vibrometry measurements were performed on complex composite structures with impact damage.

Main Results:

  • The proposed imaging approach demonstrated superior estimation of impact damage compared to classical linear or nonlinear ultrasonic methods.
  • The signal sweep method increased the probability of detecting Local Defect Resonance (LDR) frequencies.
  • The technique proved effective in assessing barely visible impact damage in composite materials.

Conclusions:

  • The coupled linear and nonlinear ultrasonic imaging approach offers improved reliability for damage assessment in layered materials.
  • This method enhances the accuracy of detecting small defects, crucial for critical applications like aircraft inspections.
  • The developed technique provides a more reliable and potentially automatable solution for non-destructive evaluation.