Wave propagation in composite media and material characterizationCharacteristics of wave propagation in an undamaged composite medium are influenced by many factors, the most important of which are: microstructure, constituent properties, interfaces, residual stress fields, and ply lay-ups. Measurements of wave velocities, attenuation, and dispersion provide a powerful tool for nondestructive evaluation of these properties. Recent developments are reviewed for modeling ultrasonic wave propagation in fiber and particle-reinforced composite media. Additionally, some modeling studies are reviewed for the effects of interfaces and layering on attenuation and dispersion. These studies indicate possible ways of characterizing material properties by ultrasonic means.
Document ID
19910070861
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Datta, Subhendu K. (Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences; Colorado, University Boulder, United States)
Shah, A. H. (Colorado Univ. Boulder, CO, United States)
Karunasena, W. (Manitoba, University Winnipeg, Canada)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1990
Subject Category
Acoustics
Meeting Information
Meeting: IUTAM Symposium on Elastic Wave Propagation and Ultrasonic Evaluation