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Characteristics of Elastic Waves Generated by Fatigue Crack Penetration and Growth in an Aluminum Plate

  • Ahn, Seok-Hwan (College of Engineering, Pukyong National University) ;
  • Nam, Ki-Woo (College of Engineering, Pukyong National University)
  • Published : 2003.11.01
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Abstract

The characteristics of elastic waves emanated from crack initiation in 6061 aluminum alloy subjected to fatigue loading are investigated through experiments. The objective of the study is to determine the differences in the properties of the signals generated from fatigue test and also to examine if the sources of the waves could be identified from the temporal and spectral characteristics of the acoustic emission (AE) waveforms. The signals are recorded using nonresonant, flat, broadband transducers attached to the surface of the alloy specimens. The time dependence and power spectra of the signals recorded during the tests were examined and classified according to their special features. Six distinct types of signals were observed. The waveforms and their power spectra were found to be dependent on the crack propagation stage and the type of fracture associated with the signals. The potential application of the approach in health monitoring of structural components using a network of surface mounted broadband sensors is discussed.

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