Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Design Example: Strain Gauge Bridge or Wheatstone Bridge01:15

Design Example: Strain Gauge Bridge or Wheatstone Bridge

445
The utilization of strain gauges as transducers for converting mechanical strain into electrical signals is a common practice in various engineering applications. These strain gauges are frequently integrated into Wheatstone bridge circuits to accurately measure parameters such as force or pressure. Within this context, each element within the circuit exhibits a resistance that undergoes subtle variations when subjected to mechanical strain. The primary objective is to convert minuscule...
445
Distance Corrections01:15

Distance Corrections

50
To achieve precise distance measurements, especially in surveying and construction, certain corrections must be applied to account for potential sources of error like the standardization errors, temperature variations, and slope adjustments.Standardization error emerges when measurement equipment undergoes changes, such as wear, repairs, or weather impacts. To address this, surveyors compare the equipment’s readings to a standard. This process identifies any deviation that might lead to...
50

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Flow Diversion for Middle Cerebral Artery Aneurysms: Clinical and Angiographic Results from a Single-Center Experience.

AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology·2026
Same author

Piezomagnetoelectric effects in a candidate Kitaev magnet.

Nature communications·2026
Same author

Treatment patterns and outcomes of first lupus nephritis episode over 25 years in two Latin American cohorts.

Lupus·2026
Same author

Investigation of quantitative structural changes in astrocyte cells after laser-induced shockwave.

Biophotonics discovery·2026
Same author

Cross Cultural Validation of Work Productivity and Activity Impairment Questionnaire in Lupus Patients From Latin America.

International journal of rheumatic diseases·2026
Same author

Safety of endovascular shunting for normal pressure hydrocephalus from a prospective, multicenter, single-arm study.

Journal of neurointerventional surgery·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jul 21, 2025

Ultrasonic Fatigue Testing in the Tension-Compression Mode
06:54

Ultrasonic Fatigue Testing in the Tension-Compression Mode

Published on: March 7, 2018

10.7K

Self-compensation methodology for ultrasonic thickness gauges.

Nicolás Pérez1, Marcelo Y Matuda2, Flávio Buiochi2

  • 1Facultad de Ingenieria, Universidad de la República, Av. J. Herrera y Reissig 565 Montevideo, Uruguay.

Ultrasonics
|July 26, 2023
PubMed
Summary

This study presents a self-compensated ultrasonic method for accurate thickness gauging in industrial structures. The technique effectively compensates for temperature variations, enabling precise monitoring of corrosion and wear over time.

Keywords:
CorrosionTemperature compensationThickness measurementUltrasonic monitoring

More Related Videos

Fabrication and Characterization of Thickness Mode Piezoelectric Devices for Atomization and Acoustofluidics
10:39

Fabrication and Characterization of Thickness Mode Piezoelectric Devices for Atomization and Acoustofluidics

Published on: August 5, 2020

6.9K
Experiments on Ultrasonic Lubrication Using a Piezoelectrically-assisted Tribometer and Optical Profilometer
09:21

Experiments on Ultrasonic Lubrication Using a Piezoelectrically-assisted Tribometer and Optical Profilometer

Published on: September 28, 2015

12.6K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jul 21, 2025

Ultrasonic Fatigue Testing in the Tension-Compression Mode
06:54

Ultrasonic Fatigue Testing in the Tension-Compression Mode

Published on: March 7, 2018

10.7K
Fabrication and Characterization of Thickness Mode Piezoelectric Devices for Atomization and Acoustofluidics
10:39

Fabrication and Characterization of Thickness Mode Piezoelectric Devices for Atomization and Acoustofluidics

Published on: August 5, 2020

6.9K
Experiments on Ultrasonic Lubrication Using a Piezoelectrically-assisted Tribometer and Optical Profilometer
09:21

Experiments on Ultrasonic Lubrication Using a Piezoelectrically-assisted Tribometer and Optical Profilometer

Published on: September 28, 2015

12.6K

Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Non-destructive Testing
  • Mechanical Engineering

Background:

  • Mechanical structures like pipelines and tanks degrade over time due to corrosion, erosion, and wear, reducing their lifespan.
  • Thickness gauging is crucial for preventive maintenance, but traditional methods struggle with slow degradation processes and environmental factors.
  • Pulse-echo ultrasound is a promising technique for thickness measurement, but is sensitive to temperature-induced variations in mechanical stability and ultrasonic speed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To implement and validate a self-compensated methodology for ultrasonic thickness gauging in metallic structures.
  • To address the challenges of mechanical assembly stability and ultrasonic speed variations caused by temperature fluctuations.
  • To enable long-term, accurate monitoring of thickness diminution due to corrosion and wear.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a methodology to compensate for temperature influences on ultrasonic speed and mechanical assembly using ultrasonic signal analysis.
  • Utilizing a reference temperature and known ultrasonic speed for initial thickness change determination.
  • Experimental validation using a rigid sample designed to ensure mechanical stability.

Main Results:

  • The proposed methodology successfully compensates for temperature effects on ultrasonic measurements.
  • The technique demonstrated the ability to detect thickness reductions as small as a few micrometers.
  • The self-compensated approach allows for reliable thickness gauging over extended periods.

Conclusions:

  • The developed self-compensated ultrasonic methodology provides a robust solution for monitoring thickness reduction in industrial metallic structures.
  • This technique enhances preventive maintenance strategies by accurately tracking degradation influenced by temperature.
  • The method offers a reliable approach for evaluating corrosion and wear with high precision.