Plate damage identification using wave propagation and impedance methods

Jeannette R. Wait; Gyuhae Park; Hoon Sohn; Charles R. Farrar

doi:10.1117/12.540071

21 July 2004 Plate damage identification using wave propagation and impedance methods

Jeannette R. Wait, Gyuhae Park, Hoon Sohn, Charles R. Farrar

Proceedings Volume 5394, Health Monitoring and Smart Nondestructive Evaluation of Structural and Biological Systems III; (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.540071
Event: NDE for Health Monitoring and Diagnostics, 2004, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

This paper illustrates an integrated approach for identifying structural damage in an aluminum plate. Piezoelectric (PZT) materials are used to actuate/sense the dynamic response of the structure. Two damage identification techniques are integrated in this study, including Lamb wave propagations and impedance methods. In Lamb wave propagations, one PZT launches an elastic wave through the structure, and responses are measured by an array of PZT sensors. The changes in both wave attenuation and reflection are used to detect and locate the damage. The impedance method monitors the variations in structural mechanical impedance, which is coupled with the electrical impedance of the PZT. Both methods operate in high frequency ranges at which there are measurable changes in structural responses even for incipient damage such as small cracks or loose connections. This paper summarizes two methods used for damage identification, experimental procedures, and additional issues that can be used as a guideline for future investigations.

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Jeannette R. Wait, Gyuhae Park, Hoon Sohn, and Charles R. Farrar "Plate damage identification using wave propagation and impedance methods", Proc. SPIE 5394, Health Monitoring and Smart Nondestructive Evaluation of Structural and Biological Systems III, (21 July 2004); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.540071

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