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Title: Ultrasonic Band Gaps in Periodic Stack of Plates - Simulation and Experiments

Journal Article · · AIP Conference Proceedings
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.2184640· OSTI ID:20798207
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  1. Center for Non Destructive Evaluation, IIT Madras-Chennai 600036 (India)

Ultrasonic band gaps were simulated using various numerical techniques for 1-D periodic structures. The pulse propagation characteristics were simulated using transient finite element analysis. The frequency domain characteristics were simulated using forced periodic response analysis, Thompson Haskell transfer matrix and acoustic impedance based calculations. Dispersion curves were also obtained using eigen value lattice simulations. Simulation of the band gaps obtained using these numerical methods agreed well with each other. Experiments were carried out on layered material (aluminum-plexiglas) at ultrasonic frequencies. The measured band gaps matched with the simulation results. Numerical and experimental results are also presented for mirror symmetric periodic stacks.

OSTI ID:
20798207
Journal Information:
AIP Conference Proceedings, Vol. 820, Issue 1; Conference: Conference on review of progress in quantitative nondestructive evaluation, Brunswick, ME (United States), 31 Jul - 5 Aug 2005; Other Information: DOI: 10.1063/1.2184640; (c) 2006 American Institute of Physics; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0094-243X
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English