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Evaluation of Material Integrity Using Higher-Order Harmonic Generation in Propagating Shear Horizontal Ultrasonic
Rafał Radecki1, Wiesław J Staszewski1
1AGH University of Krakow, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics, Department of Robotics and Mechatronics, al. Mickiewicza 30, 30-059 Krakow, Poland.
Abstract:
Material nonlinearity is explored for the assessment of structural integrity. Crack-wave interactions are of particular interest. The major focus is on higher-order harmonics, generated in propagating shear horizontal (SH) waves. These harmonics are generated due to global material nonlinearity and local effects such as fatigue cracks. The theoretical background of the proposed method is explained. The method is examined using numerical simulations and experimental tests. The former involves the Local Interaction Simulation Approach (LISA), implemented for the nonlinear shear horizontal wavefield. The latter is based on a high-frequency shear excitation approach. Experimental tests are conducted using a series of beam specimens with fatigue cracks. Low-profile, surface-bonded piezoceramic shear actuators are used for excitation. The excitation frequency is selected to minimize the number of generated modes in the examined specimens. Nonlinear ultrasonic responses are collected using a non-contact laser vibrometer. The results show that higher-order harmonic generation-based on shear horizontal wave propagation-can be used for crack detection in the presence of global material nonlinearity.
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