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Interfacial Debonding Detection for Rectangular CFST Using the MASW Method and Its Physical Mechanism Analysis at the
Hongbing Chen1, Bin Xu2,3, Jiang Wang4
1Department of Civil Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China. hongbingchen2019@163.com.
Transient multichannel analysis of surface waves (MASW) detects debonding in concrete-filled steel tubes (CFST). This method analyzes Rayleigh wave dispersion to locate and measure defects, offering a new non-destructive testing approach.
Area of Science:
- Structural Engineering
- Non-Destructive Testing
- Materials Science
Background:
- Concrete-filled steel tubes (CFST) are widely used in construction.
- Interfacial debonding defects can compromise the structural integrity of CFST.
- Accurate detection of these defects is crucial for safety and maintenance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose and validate a transient multichannel analysis of surface waves (MASW) method for detecting interfacial debonding in rectangular CFST.
- To investigate the feasibility and effectiveness of MASW for locating and measuring the length of debonding defects.
- To provide a reliable non-destructive testing (NDT) technique for CFST structures.
Main Methods:
- Mesoscale numerical analysis was employed to simulate surface wave propagation in CFST specimens with debonding defects.
- Transient multichannel analysis of surface waves (MASW) was applied to analyze the dispersion characteristics of surface waves.
- Forward analysis was used to obtain dispersion curves from displacement data.
Main Results:
- The study found that coaxial characteristics in Rayleigh waves disperse at the debonding area's start and restore at its end.
- Surface wave propagation in CFST is significantly influenced by interfacial debonding defects.
- Numerical simulations confirmed the detectability of interfacial debonding using the MASW approach.
Conclusions:
- The transient multichannel analysis of surface waves (MASW) is a viable method for detecting interfacial debonding in rectangular CFST.
- The technique can determine the existence, location, and length of debonding defects.
- This MASW-based NDT approach offers a reliable way to perform bond-slip detection and avoid misjudgments in experimental observations.
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