Transmission matching for joining two acoustical waveguides

Xiaowei Wang, Matthew M. Kropf, Manton J. Guers, Bernhard R. Tittmann

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Abstract

Acoustical waveguides have valuable applications in nondestructive measurements. Magnetostrictive materials, such as Remendur, have received significant attention as waveguide materials because of their ultrasonic wave generation and reception properties. However, it may not be practical to use a magnetostrictive material in certain cases because of high material costs or insufficient material properties. It has therefore been conceived to join a small length of Remendur to steel or Molybdenum. Both finite element analyses and experimental verifications have been performed to evaluate joining two thin rods with a reinforcement sleeve. Results show than a properly designed sleeve improves wave transmission at the interface. Additional finite element modes have been used to consider joining a thin rod with a plate.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationReview of Progress in Quantitative Nondestructive Evaluation
Subtitle of host publicationVolume 26
Pages103-109
Number of pages7
DOIs
StatePublished - 2007
EventREVIEW OF PROGRESS IN QUANTITATIVE NONDESTRUCTIVE EVALUATION - Portland, OR, United States
Duration: Jul 30 2006Aug 4 2006

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume894
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Other

OtherREVIEW OF PROGRESS IN QUANTITATIVE NONDESTRUCTIVE EVALUATION
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityPortland, OR
Period7/30/068/4/06

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Physics and Astronomy

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