Approach to guided wave mode selection for inspection of laminated plate

J. L. Rose, A. Pilarski, J. J. Ditri

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Abstract

Overall philosophy of composite material inspection is discussed with a sample problem presentation to illustrate the utility of guided wave analysis and the use of field distributions across the thickness of a specimen to predict its sensitivity to specific anomalies in the material. Guided Lamb-type waves in a three-layered laminated composite plate with different anomaly content is studied in this paper. Our work is focused primarily on the detection of interlaminar bond layer imperfections and cracks normal to the interfaces. A Lamb wave mode selection criteria is discussed with respect to defect sensitivity analysis. Selection of appropriate modes and frequencies is suggested by an approach based on an analysis of the modal displacement and power distribution across the multilayered structure as opposed to the previously utilized approach based on a numerical analysis of the dispersion relations for different boundary conditions and effective material properties.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings of the American Society for Composites
PublisherPubl by Technomic Publ Co Inc
Pages371-379
Number of pages9
ISBN (Print)0877629978
StatePublished - 1992
EventProceedings of the 7th Technical Conference of the American Society for Composites - University Park, PA, USA
Duration: Oct 13 1992Oct 15 1992

Publication series

NameProceedings of the American Society for Composites

Other

OtherProceedings of the 7th Technical Conference of the American Society for Composites
CityUniversity Park, PA, USA
Period10/13/9210/15/92

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Chemical Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering (miscellaneous)
  • Building and Construction
  • Polymers and Plastics

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