Guided wave propagation and scattering at composite delaminations

F. Hervin; P. Fromme

doi:10.1117/12.2582363

22 March 2021 Guided wave propagation and scattering at composite delaminations

F. Hervin, P. Fromme

Proceedings Volume 11593, Health Monitoring of Structural and Biological Systems XV; 115930Q (2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2582363
Event: SPIE Smart Structures + Nondestructive Evaluation, 2021, Online Only

Abstract

Composite structures, consisting of highly anisotropic layers of polymer matrix reinforced with high strength carbon fibers, are widely used for aerospace applications due to their low weight and high strength. However, impact during aircraft operation can lead to barely visible and difficult to detect damage. Depending on impact severity, delaminations can occur that reduce the structural integrity and load carrying capacity. Efficient structural health monitoring (SHM) of composite panels can be achieved using guided ultrasonic waves propagating along the structure. Guided ultrasonic wave propagation and scattering at circular delaminations was modelled using full three-dimensional (3D) Finite Element (FE) simulations in ABAQUS. Individual ply layers were modelled using unidirectional composite material properties to accurately capture the anisotropy effects. The guided ultrasonic wave propagation and scattered field at an artificial delamination was measured using a noncontact laser interferometer and quantified. Good agreement between experiments and Finite Element predictions was found and the energy trapping on top of a shallow delamination was verified. The influence of delamination shape and depth was investigated from a FE parameter study. The sensitivity of guided waves for the detection of delaminations due to barely visible impact damage (BVID) in composite panels has been verified.

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F. Hervin and P. Fromme "Guided wave propagation and scattering at composite delaminations", Proc. SPIE 11593, Health Monitoring of Structural and Biological Systems XV, 115930Q (22 March 2021); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2582363

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