scholarly journals Energy characteristics of acoustic emission under various modes of uniaxial loading

2021 ◽  
Vol 929 (1) ◽  
pp. 012018
Author(s):  
V N Sychev ◽  
D S Kulkov
Keyword(s):  
Acoustic Emission ◽  
Linear Part ◽  
Acoustic Emissions ◽  
Signal Amplitude ◽  
Maximum Load ◽  
Low Noise ◽  
Energy Characteristics ◽  
Stepwise Change ◽  
Loading Mode ◽  
Increasing Load

Abstract Acoustic emissions were recorded in the process of uniaxial compression of samples of various geomaterials. The experiments were carried out on a low-noise lever setup with water leakage; the maximum load on the sample did not exceed 250 kN. Some of the samples were tested at a continuously increasing load, the other at its stepwise change. The energy distribution of acoustic emission signals was investigated. The energy characteristic of acoustic emission was the square of the maximum signal amplitude. The flow of AE events is considered from the standpoint of nonequilibrium thermodynamics and Tsallis statistics. A decrease in the steepness of the linear part of the repeatability plots for a particular geomaterial was revealed when changing the loading mode from linear to stepwise, which means an increase in the proportion of higher-energy events with a stepwise change in load.

Acoustic Emission Analysis of Nanoindentation-Induced Fracture Events

2004 ◽  
Vol 841 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pawel Dyjak ◽  
Raman P. Singh
Keyword(s):  
Acoustic Emission ◽  
Brittle Materials ◽  
Signal Amplitude ◽  
Crack Arrest ◽  
Quantitative Information ◽  
Local Failure ◽  
Emission Analysis ◽  
Specimen Holder ◽  
Cube Corner ◽  
Ae Signal

ABSTRACTMonitoring of acoustic emission (AE) activity was employed to characterize the initiation and progression of local failure processes during nanoindentation-induced fracture. Specimens of various brittle materials were loaded with a cube-corner indenter and AE activity was monitored during the entire loading and unloading event using an AE transducer mounted inside the specimen holder. As observed from the nanoindentation and AE response, there were fundamental differences in the fracture behavior of the various materials. Post-failure observations were used to identify particular features in the AE signal (amplitude, frequency, rise-time) that correspond to specific types of fracture events. Furthermore, analysis of the parametric and transient AE data was used to establish the crack-initiation threshold, crack-arrest threshold, and energy dissipation during failure. It was demonstrated that the monitoring of AE signals yields both qualitative and quantitative information regarding highly local failure events in brittle materials.

Simultaneous Monitoring of Rolling-Element and Journal Bearings Using Analysis of Structure-Born Ultrasound Acoustic Emissions

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Albers ◽  
M. Dickerhof
Keyword(s):  
Acoustic Emission ◽  
Acoustic Emissions ◽  
Piezoelectric Sensor ◽  
Journal Bearings ◽  
Rolling Element Bearings ◽  
Acoustic Emission Sensor ◽  
Outer Race ◽  
Rolling Element ◽  
Characteristic Values ◽  
Acoustic Emission Technology

The application of Acoustic Emission technology for monitoring rolling element or hydrodynamic plain bearings has been addressed by several authors in former times. Most of these investigations took place under idealized conditions, to allow the concentration on one single source of emission, typically recorded by means of a piezoelectric sensor. This can be achieved by either eliminating other sources in advance or taking measures to shield them out (e. g. by placing the acoustic emission sensor very close to the source of interest), so that in consequence only one source of structure-born sound is present in the signal. With a practical orientation this is often not possible. In point of fact, a multitude of potential sources of emission can be worth considering, unfortunately superimposing one another. The investigations reported in this paper are therefore focused on the simultaneous monitoring of both bearing types mentioned above. Only one piezoelectric acoustic emission sensor is utilized, which is placed rather far away from the monitored bearings. By derivation of characteristic values from the sensor signal, different simulated defects can be detected reliably: seeded defects in the inner and outer race of rolling element bearings as well as the occurrence of mixed friction in the sliding surface bearing due to interrupted lubricant inflow.

Experimental analysis of crack evolution in concrete by the acoustic emission technique

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Saliba ◽  
A. Loukili ◽  
J.P. Regoin ◽  
D. Grégoire ◽  
L. Verdon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acoustic Emission ◽  
Fracture Process ◽  
Process Zone ◽  
Mouth Opening ◽  
Acoustic Emissions ◽  
Plain Concrete ◽  
Crack Mouth Opening Displacement ◽  
Notch Depth ◽  
Opening Displacement ◽  
Magnitude Distribution

The fracture process zone (FPZ) was investigated on unnotched and notched beams with different notch depths. Three point bending tests were realized on plain concrete under crack mouth opening displacement (CMOD) control. Crack growth was monitored by applying the acoustic emission (AE) technique. In order to improve our understanding of the FPZ, the width and length of the FPZ were followed based on the AE source locations maps and several AE parameters were studied during the entire loading process. The bvalue analysis, defined as the log-linear slope of the frequency-magnitude distribution of acoustic emissions, was also carried out to describe quantitatively the influence of the relative notch depth on the fracture process. The results show that the number of AE hits increased with the decrease of the relative notch depth and an important AE energy dissipation was observed at the crack initiation in unnotched beams. In addition, the relative notch depth influenced the AE characteristics, the process of crack propagation, and the brittleness of concrete.

scholarly journals Acoustic Emission in Snow at Constant Rates of Deformation

1973 ◽  
Vol 12 (64) ◽  
pp. 144-146 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. F. St. Lawrence ◽  
T. E. Lang ◽  
R.L. Brown ◽  
C. C. Bradley
Keyword(s):  
Acoustic Emission ◽  
Brittle Fracture ◽  
Uniaxial Compression ◽  
Laboratory Experiments ◽  
Acoustic Emissions ◽  
Snow Sample ◽  
Frequency Range ◽  
Snow Samples

AbstractAcoustic emissions in the audio spectrum are reported from observations of laboratory experiments conducted on snow samples in uniaxial compression. A number of tests show the pattern of acoustic emissions to be a function of the rate of deformation. Over the frequency range 20 to 7 000 Hz acoustic emissions are associated with rates of deformation corresponding to brittle fracture of the snow sample. Though probably present, no acoustic emissions were detected from samples deforming plastically.

scholarly journals Acoustic emission signatures prior to snow failure

2018 ◽  
Vol 64 (246) ◽  
pp. 543-554 ◽  
Author(s):  
ACHILLE CAPELLI ◽  
INGRID REIWEGER ◽  
JÜRG SCHWEIZER
Keyword(s):  
Loading Rate ◽  
Critical Phenomenon ◽  
Acoustic Emissions ◽  
Test Apparatus ◽  
Snow Layer ◽  
Loading Rates ◽  
Damage Process ◽  
Damage Processes ◽  
Increasing Load ◽  
Snow Samples

ABSTRACTSnow slab avalanches are caused by cracks forming and propagating in a weak snow layer below a cohesive slab. The gradual damage process leading to the formation of the initial failure within the weak layer (WL) is still not entirely understood. To this end, we designed a novel test apparatus that allows performing loading experiments with large snow samples (0.25 m2) including a WL at different loading rates and simultaneously monitoring the acoustic emissions (AE) response. By analyzing the AE generated by micro-cracking, we studied the evolution of the damage process preceding snow failure. At fast loading rates, the exponent of the AE energy distribution (b-value) gradually changed, and both the energy rate and the inverse waiting time increased exponentially with increasing load. These changes in AE signature indicate a transition from small to large events and an acceleration of the damage processes leading to brittle failure. For the experiments at slow loading rate, these changes in the AE signature were not or only partially present, even if the sample failed, indicating a different evolution of the damage process. The observed characteristics in AE response provide new insights on how to model snow failure as a critical phenomenon.

Aerodynamic Performance of Blade Tip End-Plates Designed for Low-Noise Operation in Axial Flow Fans

2009 ◽  
Vol 131 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alessandro Corsini ◽  
Franco Rispoli ◽  
A. G. Sheard
Keyword(s):  
Flow Behavior ◽  
Acoustic Emissions ◽  
Axial Flow ◽  
Low Noise ◽  
Leakage Flow ◽  
Tip Leakage Flow ◽  
Tip Leakage ◽  
Leakage Flows ◽  
Blade Tip ◽  
Tip Leakage Flows

This study assesses the effectiveness of modified blade-tip configurations in achieving passive noise control in industrial fans. The concepts developed here, which are based on the addition of end-plates at the fan-blade tip, are shown to have a beneficial effect on the fan aeroacoustic signature as a result of the changes they induce in tip-leakage-flow behavior. The aerodynamic merits of the proposed blade-tip concepts are investigated by experimental and computational studies in a fully ducted configuration. The flow mechanisms in the blade-tip region are correlated with the specific end-plate design features, and their role in the creation of overall acoustic emissions is clarified. The tip-leakage flows of the fans are analyzed in terms of vortex structure, chordwise leakage flow, and loading distribution. Rotor losses are also investigated. The modifications to blade-tip geometry are found to have marked effects on the multiple vortex behaviors of leakage flow as a result of changes in the near-wall fluid flow paths on both blade surfaces. The improvements in rotor efficiency are assessed and correlated with the control of tip-leakage flows produced by the modified tip end-plates.

scholarly journals Planetary bearing defect detection in a commercial helicopter main gearbox with vibration and acoustic emission

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (5) ◽  
pp. 1192-1212 ◽  
Author(s):  
Faris Elasha ◽  
Matthew Greaves ◽  
David Mba
Keyword(s):  
Acoustic Emission ◽  
Signal To Noise Ratio ◽  
Acoustic Emissions ◽  
Research Programme ◽  
Vibration Signal ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Broadband Wireless ◽  
Bearing Faults ◽  
Spectral Kurtosis ◽  
Signal Suppression

Helicopter gearboxes significantly differ from other transmission types and exhibit unique behaviours that reduce the effectiveness of traditional fault diagnostics methods. In addition, due to lack of redundancy, helicopter transmission failure can lead to catastrophic accidents. Bearing faults in helicopter gearboxes are difficult to discriminate due to the low signal-to-noise ratio in the presence of gear vibration. In addition, the vibration response from the planet gear bearings must be transmitted via a time-varying path through the ring gear to externally mounted accelerometers, which cause yet further bearing vibration signal suppression. This research programme has resulted in the successful proof of concept of a broadband wireless transmission sensor that incorporates power scavenging while operating within a helicopter gearbox. In addition, this article investigates the application of signal separation techniques in detection of bearing faults within the epicyclic module of a large helicopter (CS-29) main gearbox using vibration and acoustic emissions. It compares their effectiveness for various operating conditions. Three signal processing techniques, including an adaptive filter, spectral kurtosis and envelope analysis, were combined for this investigation. In addition, this research discusses the feasibility of using acoustic emission for helicopter gearbox monitoring.

scholarly journals Mutation effect of acoustic and electromagnetic emissions of hard rock impact failure

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 155014771882447
Author(s):  
Yang Liu ◽  
Cai-Ping Lu ◽  
Heng Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Acoustic Emission ◽  
Hard Rock ◽  
Acoustic Emissions ◽  
Electromagnetic Emission ◽  
Rock Fracturing ◽  
Impact Failure ◽  
Hard Roof ◽  
Micro Cracks ◽  
Roof Fall ◽  
Microseismic Event

To reveal acoustic emission and electromagnetic emission effects during hard rock impact failure is a crucial issue for monitoring and warning rockburst risk induced by hard roof fracture and fall. The presented research focuses on acoustic emission and electromagnetic emission and microseismic effects detected during laboratory tests and by in situ multi-parameter observations, and the field observations agreed satisfactorily with the experimental evidences. The following main conclusions were drawn: (1) the stress level, frequency of micro-cracks, and impact failure regularity of hard rocks can be revealed with electromagnetic emission and acoustic emission/microseismic parameters, respectively; (2) acoustic emission/microseismic event counts can directly reveal the cracks change in rocks, and the initiation, propagation, and coalescence of micro-cracks can be presented as first increase, followed by decrease in acoustic emission/microseismic event counts; (3) in most cases, only when stress suddenly decreases or the rock final collapses, acoustic emissions show obviously abnormal; and (4) acoustic emission/microseismic can be more effectively applied to warn rockburst danger. The above conclusions may shed light on the effective monitoring and warning methods of rockburst triggered by hard roof fall, and events contribute to some interpretations to originally transient precursors of hard rock fracturing.

Evaluation of Defect in Compostie Using Acousto-Ultrasonic Technique

2006 ◽  
Vol 326-328 ◽  
pp. 1267-1270
Author(s):  
Min Rae Lee ◽  
Joon Hyun Lee
Keyword(s):  
Acoustic Emission ◽  
Composite Materials ◽  
Acoustic Emissions ◽  
Diagnostic Information ◽  
Ultrasonic Technique ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Composite ◽  
Reinforced Composite ◽  
First Results ◽  
Material Sample ◽  
Internal Sources

This paper is focused on the capability of the Acousto-Ultrasonic (AU) technique and the non-contact technique to provide diagnostic information useful to detect defect in composite. An acousto-ultrasonics (AU) is to simulate stress wave that resemble acoustic emission waves but without disrupting the material. One launched inside the material sample, the wave are modified by stochastic processes like those that affect spontaneous acoustic emissions from internal sources during stressing, deformation, etc. Moreover, acousto-uloasonic waves are launched periodically at predetermined times and with predetermined reparation rates. A fiber reinforced composite materials should be inspected in fabrication process in order to enhance quality by prevent defects such as delamination and void. In conventional ultrasonic technique for the evaluation of FRP, the transducer should be contacted on FRP. Therefore, in this study, advanced conventional contacting method (AU) and non-contact technique using air-coupled transducer can make contact and noncontacting ultrasonic technique available in evaluation of FRP. This paper demonstrates first results using an acousto-ultrasonic technique.

Identification of Damage Modes in Twill-Weave Composite Based on EMD of AE Event

2012 ◽  
Vol 198-199 ◽  
pp. 60-63
Author(s):  
Wen Qin Han ◽  
Jin Yu Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Acoustic Emission ◽  
Fourier Transform ◽  
Composite Materials ◽  
Acoustic Emissions ◽  
Peak Frequency ◽  
Intrinsic Mode Functions ◽  
Mode Decomposition ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Twill Weave ◽  
Ae Signals

Acoustic emission (AE) monitoring is the primary technology used for the identification of different types of failure in composite materials. Tensile test were carried out on twill-weave composite specimens, and acoustic emissions were recorded from these tests. AE signals were decomposed into a set of Intrinsic Mode Functions(IMF) components by means of Empirical Mode Decomposition(EMD) , the Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) of each IMF component was performed, it was shown that the event peak frequency of each IMF component could be directly related to the materials damage modes.

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