scholarly journals Ultrasonic nodal chains in topological granular metamaterials

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aurélien Merkel ◽  
Johan Christensen

AbstractThree-dimensional (3D) Weyl and Dirac semimetals garner considerable attention in condensed matter physics due to the exploration of entirely new topological phases and related unconventional surface states. Nodal line and ring semimetals, on the other hand, can facilitate 3D band crossings characterized by nontrivial links such as coupled chains and knots that are protected by the underlying crystal symmetry. Experimental complexities and detrimental effects of the spin-orbit interaction, among others, pose great challenges for the advancement that can be overcome with other systems such as bosonic lattices. Here we demonstrate that a 3D mechanical metamaterial made of granular beads hosts multiple intersecting nodal rings in the ultrasonic regime. By unveiling these yet unseen classical topological phases, we discuss the resilience of the associated novel surface states that appear entirely unaffected to the type of crystal termination, making them a promising platform in ultrasonic devices for non-destructive testing and material characterization.

Author(s):  
Sebastian Brand ◽  
Michael Kögel ◽  
Frank Altmann ◽  
Ingrid DeWolf ◽  
Ahmad Khaled ◽  
...  

Abstract Through Silicon Via (TSV) is the most promising technology for vertical interconnection in novel three-dimensional chip architectures. Reliability and quality assessment necessary for process development and manufacturing require appropriate non-destructive testing techniques to detect cracks and delamination defects with sufficient penetration and imaging capabilities. The current paper presents the application of two acoustically based methods operating in the GHz-frequency band for the assessment of the integrity of TSV structures.


2015 ◽  
Vol 77 (17) ◽  
Author(s):  
Noor Amizan Abd. Rahman ◽  
Ruzairi Abdul Rahim ◽  
Nor Muzakkir Nor Ayob ◽  
Jaysuman Pusppanathan ◽  
Fazlul Rahman Mohd Yunus ◽  
...  

Welding work is a connection process between the structure and the materials. This process is used in the construction, maintenance and repair especially mechanical engineering. This study discusses the type of welding used in the industry, mainly involving the pipeline welds. On-demand need to every work process when finishing weld requires quality tests to ensure compliance to the standards required. Monitoring through the display image has long been used in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT). Various methods of monitoring used in NDT focused on Ultrasonic Tomography (UT) as a method used in NDT and as an option for the future. Previous imaging result was in two-dimensional (2D) and then upgraded to a three-dimensional image (3D). Besides, there is potential of 3D imaging beyond the existing limits in terms of size, material thickness, especially for welding steel pipes. Achievement through research of existing pipe size so far outside diameter of 200 mm and a thickness of 5.8 mm should be limited in view of the obstacles to enhanced image resolution is less effective when compared to other tomography methods.


2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (8) ◽  
pp. 76
Author(s):  
Claudia Daffara ◽  
Riccardo Muradore ◽  
Nicola Piccinelli ◽  
Nicola Gaburro ◽  
Tullio de Rubeis ◽  
...  

Three-dimensional (3D) imaging and infrared (IR) thermography are powerful tools in many areas in engineering and sciences. Their joint use is of great interest in the buildings sector, allowing inspection and non-destructive testing of elements as well as an evaluation of the energy efficiency. When dealing with large and complex structures, as buildings (particularly historical) generally are, 3D thermography inspection is enhanced by Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV—also known as drones). The aim of this paper is to propose a simple and cost-effective system for aerial 3D thermography of buildings. Special attention is thus payed to instrument and reconstruction software choice. After a very brief introduction to IR thermography for buildings and 3D thermography, the system is described. Some experimental results are given to validate the proposal.


2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 3583-3586 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jigang Wang ◽  
Shengcai Hao ◽  
Wenhua Zhou ◽  
Xiaokun Qi ◽  
Jilong Shi

Optical Non-Destructive Testing (ONDT) can be applied as penetrating elemental and structure analysis technology in the pigments identification field. Three-dimensional video microscopy, Raman microscopy and energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy are employed to measure the materials based on a Qing Dynasty meticulous painting. The results revealed that the dark yellow area within the decorative patterns was presented due to the interaction of Emerald green and hematite, and the bright yellow edge area was delineated by Cu–Zn–Pb composition. The interesting thing is that an artificial synthetic ultramarine blue was checked in the painting. According to the first synthesized time of ultramarine blue and Paris green, the time limit of the painting completion can be identified. The principle of Pigment subtractive colorant and nitikaset method were employed to interpreting the results. Optical testing combined with the area of cultural relic identification can be a potential method to build an expert identification system successfully. This work also help lay the optical method groundwork for further cultural relic identification, sterilization, and preservation.


2000 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryszard Pyrz

Abstract Among modern measuring techniques, which are designed to reconstruct and to measure three-dimensional aspects of microstructure on mesoscopic scale lengths, the X-ray microtomography seems to be very well suited to yield this information. Generally, X-ray microtomography is the X-ray based non-destructive testing method that was first developed for medical purposes and only recently applied to materials characterization. Monitoring materials’ microstructure using X-ray microtomography allows reconstructing a three-dimensional image of the specimen from non-destructive, serial sections and processing it in order to visualize and measure three-dimensional features. Thus valuable information can be deduced from the correlation of measured stress and strain values with a number of internal geometrical parameters which cannot be measured at the specimen surface.


Author(s):  
M. Rahrig ◽  
R. Drewello ◽  
A. Lazzeri

Monitoring is an essential requirement for the planning, assessment and evaluation of conservation measures. It should be based on a standardized and reproducible observation of the historical surface. For many areas and materials suitable methods for long-term monitoring already exist. But hardly any non-destructive testing methods have been used to test new materials for conservation of damaged stone surfaces. The Nano-Cathedral project, funded by the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation program, is developing new materials and technologies for preserving damaged stone surfaces of built heritage. The prototypes developed are adjusted to the needs and problems of a total of six major cultural monuments in Europe. In addition to the testing of the materials under controlled laboratory conditions, the products have been applied to trial areas on the original stone surfaces. For a location-independent standardized assessment of surface changes of the entire trial areas a monitoring method based on opto-technical, non-contact and non-destructive testing methods has been developed. This method involves a three-dimensional measurement of the surface topography using Structured-Light-Scanning and the analysis of the surfaces in different light ranges using high resolution VIS photography, as well as UV-A-fluorescence photography and reflected near-field IR photography.<br> The paper will show the workflow of this methodology, including a detailed description of the equipment used data processing and the advantages for monitoring highly valuable stone surfaces. Alongside the theoretical discussion, the results of two measuring campaigns on trial areas of the Nano-Cathedral project will be shown.


2015 ◽  
Vol 662 ◽  
pp. 193-196 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sławomir Czarnecki ◽  
Jerzy Hoła ◽  
Łukasz Sadowski

The possibility of the non-destructive testing of concrete surface morphology by means of a new-generation 3D laser scanner is presented. The test results for a reference concrete substrate surface and a sandblasted concrete substrate surface are reported. The effect of sandblasting on the morphology of the concrete surfaces of the substrates is highlighted. The results are presented as three-dimensional images and the values of the morphology parameters are compared in a table.


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