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Development of a Multi-Layer Guided Wave Inspection Technique

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/15005388· OSTI ID:15005388
This study investigates the inspection of a particular layer of a multi-layer structure using ultrasonic guided waves. Techniques based on Lamb waves have been developed for the inspection of plate structures and are well understood. Guided waves also exist in multi-layered plates as well. Energy distributions vary across the thickness of a multi-layer structure depending on the mode and frequency. Hence, a potential way to inspect the bottom layer of a structure is to find modes with sufficient energy in the bottom layer.
Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
US Department of Energy (US)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48
OSTI ID:
15005388
Report Number(s):
UCRL-ID-142930
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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