Steel Plate Thickness Measurement using Impact-Echo Method

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Tabatabaee Ghomi ◽  
Jafar Mahmoudi ◽  
Mehdi Darabi
Keyword(s):  
Steel Plate ◽  
Plate Thickness ◽  
Thickness Measurement ◽  
Impact Echo ◽  
Impact Echo Method

The Laser Thickness Measurement System Applied in Steel Rolling

2013 ◽  
Vol 718-720 ◽  
pp. 725-732
Author(s):  
Kuang I Chang ◽  
Weber Yi Yuan Lin ◽  
Bor Nian Chuang ◽  
Kuang Fu Huang
Keyword(s):  
Steel Plate ◽  
System Development ◽  
Plate Thickness ◽  
Measurement Data ◽  
Integrated Design ◽  
Rolling Process ◽  
Thickness Measurement ◽  
Thickness Gauge ◽  
Steel Rolling ◽  
Plate Rolling

This paper mainly describes application of non-contact laser thickness gauge in steel plate rolling process, including workstation site thickness measurement, data collection, information analysis and integration with ERP system, as well as problems may arise during applications and sustainable development in the future. Through the system development to realize traditional steel plate rolling industry information planning, paperless operations, increase work efficiency, enhance product quality and zero defective products. Integrated design of steel plate thickness measurement and tachometer, to understand the pros and cons of output products right after steel plate rolling, and do product level classification immediately to assist enterprises to save manpower, time and loss cost of export defective products to the market, and eventually increase products competition and profits.

Research of Ultrasonic Thickness Measurement Method Based on the Pulse Reflection Type

2013 ◽  
Vol 380-384 ◽  
pp. 798-801 ◽  
Author(s):  
Min An ◽  
Jie Sun ◽  
Yin Yang Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Measurement Method ◽  
Steel Plate ◽  
Plate Thickness ◽  
Thickness Measurement ◽  
Single Chip ◽  
Single Chip Microcomputer ◽  
Ultrasonic Thickness Measurement ◽  
Safety Production ◽  
Measurement Principle ◽  
Ultrasonic Thickness

The thickness measurement and monitoring of all kinds of equipment and parts, especially making general investigations on the thickness of boiler, pressure vessel and pipelines regularly, monitoring their thinning after corrosion in the process of using, and ensuring the safety production have attracted more and more attention among the companies. Based on the thickness measurement principle of pulse reflection type ultrasonic, the measurement method of the steel plate thickness was studied, and AVR Atmega16 single chip microcomputer as control chip was used. The analysis and comparison of ultrasonic transmitting circuit, receiving circuit, amplifying circuit, LCD display circuit, keyboard circuit, communication circuit, counter 232 AVR Atmega16 line were also included. The performance of this system regarding the steel plate as sample was tested, and then the data and the causes of measurement error were presented.

scholarly journals A Signal Processing Method for Steel Plate Thickness Measurement Using EMATs

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chao Jiang ◽  
Wencai Liu ◽  
Youwei Liu ◽  
Xinjun Wu
Keyword(s):  
Signal Processing ◽  
Steel Plate ◽  
Plate Thickness ◽  
Thickness Measurement ◽  
Processing Method ◽  
Echo Signal ◽  
Electromagnetic Acoustic Transducer ◽  
Signal Processing Method ◽  
Spectral Frequency ◽  
The Time Domain

The time-of-flight (TOF) of the electromagnetic acoustic transducer (EMAT) echo signal can be used to measure the steel plate thickness. There are two ways to obtain the TOF, which are measure the peak to peak time in the time domain and calculate the echo frequency in the frequency domain. In this paper, a simplified signal model is proposed based on the analysis of received signals. Further, the relationship between the echo signal and excitation signal is considered. The echo signal is separated when the asynchronous demodulation method is applied to the received signal, and the thickness of steel plate can be calculated according to the peak spectral frequency in the low frequency band. The simplified model and signal processing method are verified by the experiment, and the results show that the model is reasonable and the accuracy of the signal processing method is high.

scholarly journals An Impact-Echo Experimental Approach for Detecting Concrete Structural Faults

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Ya-xun Yang ◽  
Wen-hao Chai ◽  
De-chuang Liu ◽  
Wei-de Zhang ◽  
Jia-cheng Lu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drift Rate ◽  
Plate Thickness ◽  
Frequency Drift ◽  
Burial Depth ◽  
Critical Surface ◽  
Pipe Material ◽  
Impact Echo ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Impact Echo Method

For the current problem of detection of grouting defects in posttensioned prestressed concrete members, the paper takes a single-layer arrangement of prestressed pipes as the object of study. The influence law of the main factors such as pipe material, defect size, defect critical surface location, and prestressing reinforcement location on the results of the impact-echo method for detecting concrete grouting defects was studied. Firstly, the ABAQUS finite element software was used to simulate these factors to obtain the influence law on the detection results, and a modal test was conducted to verify them. The results show that the impact-echo method can effectively test the location of defects and the degree of burial depth, and the pipe material influences the test results, and the impact of corrugated metal pipe is smaller and more accurate than the PVC pipe. In addition, the greater the plate thickness frequency drift rate, the larger the transverse size of the defect, so the plate thickness frequency drift rate and the measured defect depth are combined to quantitatively determine the depth of the defect.

Estimation of Impact-Echo Method for the Assessment of Long-Term Frost Resistance of Ceramic Tiles

2014 ◽  
Vol 1000 ◽  
pp. 285-288 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michal Matysík ◽  
Iveta Plšková ◽  
Zdeněk Chobola
Keyword(s):  
Frost Resistance ◽  
Surface Condition ◽  
Acoustic Method ◽  
Ceramic Tiles ◽  
Impact Echo ◽  
Thaw Cycle ◽  
Freeze Thaw Cycle ◽  
Confocal Scanning ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Impact Echo Method

The aim of this paper is to evaluate the possibility of using the Impact-echo method for assessment of extremely long period of frost resistance of ceramic tiles. Sets of ceramic tiles of the Ia class to EN 14 411 B standard made by manufacture RACOs have been analyzed. The ceramic tiles under investigation have been subjected to 500 freeze-thaw-cycle based degradation in compliance with the relevant EN ISO 10545-12 standard. To verify the correctness of the Impact-echo method results, additional physical properties of the ceramic tiles under test have been measured. To analyze the specimen surface condition, we also used Olympus LEXT 3100 confocal scanning microscope. It has been proved that the acoustic method Impact-echo is a sensitive indicator of the structure condition and can be applied to the ceramic cladding element frost resistance and service life prediction assessment.

Flexural bearing capacity of RC hollow slab beam strengthened by steel plates of different thicknesses

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Long Liu ◽  
Lifeng Wang ◽  
Ziwang Xiao
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Bearing Capacity ◽  
Steel Plate ◽  
Plate Thickness ◽  
Research Field ◽  
Steel Plates ◽  
Nonlinear Material ◽  
Finite Element Models ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Flexural Bearing Capacity

PurposeThe flexural reinforcement of bridges in-service has been an important research field for a long time. Anchoring steel plate at the bottom of beam is a simple and effective method to improve its bearing capacity. The purpose of this paper is to explore the influence of anchoring steel plates of different thicknesses on the bearing capacity of hollow slab beam and to judge its working status.Design/methodology/approachFirst, static load experiments are carried out on two in-service RC hollow slab beams; meanwhile, nonlinear finite element models are built to study the bearing capacity of them. The nonlinear material and shear slip effect of studs are considered in the models. Second, the finite element models are verified, and the numerical simulation results are in good agreement with the experimental results. Finally, the finite element models are adopted to carry out the research on the influence of different steel plate thicknesses on the flexural bearing capacity and ductility.FindingsWhen steel plates of different thicknesses are adopted to reinforce RC hollow slab beams, the bearing capacity increases with the increase of the steel plate thickness in a certain range. But when the steel plate thickness reaches a certain level, bearing capacity is no longer influenced. The displacement ductility coefficient decreases with the increase of steel plate thickness.Originality/valueBased on experimental study, this paper makes an extrapolation analysis of the bearing capacity of hollow slab beams reinforced with steel plates of different thicknesses through finite element simulation and discusses the influence on ductility. This method not only ensures the accuracy of bearing capacity evaluation but also does not need many samples, which is economical to a certain extent. The research results provide a basis for the reinforcement design of similar bridges.

Computational predictions for predicting the performance of steel 1 panel shear wall under explosive loads

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aydin Shishegaran ◽  
Behnam Karami ◽  
Elham Safari Danalou ◽  
Hesam Varaee ◽  
Timon Rabczuk
Keyword(s):  
Steel Plate ◽  
Plate Thickness ◽  
Ensemble Model ◽  
Maximum Deflection ◽  
Explosive Load ◽  
Statistical Parameters ◽  
Content Type ◽  
A Value ◽  
Error Terms ◽  
Better Than

Purpose The resistance of steel plate shear walls (SPSW) under explosive loads is evaluated using nonlinear FE analysis and surrogate methods. This study uses the conventional weapons effect program (CONWEP) model for the explosive load and the Johnson-Cook model for the steel plate. Based on the Taguchi method, 25 samples out of 100 samples are selected for a parametric study where we predict the damaged zones and the maximum deflection of SPSWs under explosive loads. Then, this study uses a multiple linear regression (MLR), multiple Ln equation regression (MLnER), gene expression programming (GEP), adaptive network-based fuzzy inference (ANFIS) and an ensemble model to predict the maximum detection of SPSWs. Several statistical parameters and error terms are used to evaluate the accuracy of the different surrogate models. The results show that the cross-section in the y-direction and the plate thickness have the most significant effects on the maximum deflection of SPSWs. The results also show that the maximum deflection is related to the scaled distance, i.e. for a value of 0.383. The ensemble model performs better than all other models for predicting the maximum deflection of SPSWs under explosive loads. Design/methodology/approach The SPSW under explosive loads is evaluated using nonlinear FE analysis and surrogate methods. This study uses the CONWEP model for the explosive load and the Johnson-Cook model for the steel plate. Based on the Taguchi method, 25 samples out of 100 samples are selected for a parametric study where we predict the damaged zones and the maximum deflection of SPSWs under explosive loads. Then, this study uses a MLR, MLnER, GEP, ANFIS and an ensemble model to predict the maximum detection of SPSWs. Several statistical parameters and error terms are used to evaluate the accuracy of the different surrogate models. The results show that the cross-section in the y-direction and the plate thickness have the most significant effects on the maximum deflection of SPSWs. The results also show that the maximum deflection is related to the scaled distance, i.e. for a value of 0.383. The ensemble model performs better than all other models for predicting the maximum deflection of SPSWs under explosive loads. Findings The resistance of SPSW under explosive loads is evaluated using nonlinear FE analysis and surrogate methods. This study uses the CONWEP model for the explosive load and the Johnson-Cook model for the steel plate. Based on the Taguchi method, 25 samples out of 100 samples are selected for a parametric study where we predict the damaged zones and the maximum deflection of SPSWs under explosive loads. Then, this study uses a MLR, MLnER, GEP, ANFIS and an ensemble model to predict the maximum detection of SPSWs. Several statistical parameters and error terms are used to evaluate the accuracy of the different surrogate models. The results show that the cross-section in the y-direction and the plate thickness have the most significant effects on the maximum deflection of SPSWs. The results also show that the maximum deflection is related to the scaled distance, i.e. for a value of 0.383. The ensemble model performs better than all other models for predicting the maximum deflection of SPSWs under explosive loads. Originality/value The resistance of SPSW under explosive loads is evaluated using nonlinear FE analysis and surrogate methods. This study uses the CONWEP model for the explosive load and the Johnson-Cook model for the steel plate. Based on the Taguchi method, 25 samples out of 100 samples are selected for a parametric study where we predict the damaged zones and the maximum deflection of SPSWs under explosive loads. Then, this study uses a MLR, MLnER, GEP, ANFIS and an ensemble model to predict the maximum detection of SPSWs. Several statistical parameters and error terms are used to evaluate the accuracy of the different surrogate models. The results show that the cross-section in the y-direction and the plate thickness have the most significant effects on the maximum deflection of SPSWs. The results also show that the maximum deflection is related to the scaled distance, i.e. for a value of 0.383. The ensemble model performs better than all other models for predicting the maximum deflection of SPSWs under explosive loads.

Comparison of flexural capacity of different hollow slab beams with/without pavement layer reinforced by steel plates

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Long Liu ◽  
Lifeng Wang ◽  
Ziwang Xiao
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Bearing Capacity ◽  
Steel Plate ◽  
Plate Thickness ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Nonlinear Material ◽  
Finite Element Models ◽  
Rc Beams ◽  
Flexural Capacity ◽  
Content Type

PurposeReinforcement of reinforced concrete (RC) beams in-service have always been an important research field, anchoring steel plate in the bottom of the beams is a kind of common reinforcement methods. In actual engineering, the contribution of pavement layer to the bearing capacity of RC beams is often ignored, which underestimates the bearing capacity and stiffness of RC beams to a certain extent. The purpose of this paper is to study the effect of pavement layer on the RC beams before and after reinforcement.Design/methodology/approachFirst, static load experiments are carried out on three in-service RC hollow slab beams, meanwhile, nonlinear finite element models are built to study the bearing capacity of them. The nonlinear material and shear slip effect of studs are considered in the models. Second, the finite element models are verified, and the numerical simulation results are in good agreement with the experimental results. Last, the finite element models are adopted to carry out the research on the influence of different steel plate thicknesses on the flexural bearing capacity and ductility.FindingsThe experimental results showed that pavement layers increase the flexural capacity of hollow slab beams by 16.7%, and contribute to increasing stiffness. Ductility ratio of SPRCB3 and PRCB2 was 30% and 24% lower than that of RCB1, respectively. The results showed that when the steel plate thickness was 1 mm–6 mm, the bearing capacity of the hollow slab beam increased gradually from 2158.0 kN.m to 2656.6 kN.m. As the steel plate thickness continuously increased to 8 mm, the ultimate bearing capacity increased to 2681.0 kN.m. The increased thickness did not cause difference to the bearing capacity, because of concrete crushing at the upper edge.Originality/valueIn this paper, based on the experimental study, the bearing capacity of hollow beam strengthened by steel plate with different thickness is extrapolated by finite element simulation, and its influence on ductility is discussed. This method not only guarantees the accuracy of the bearing capacity evaluation, but also does not require a large number of samples, and has certain economy. The research results provide a basis for the reinforcement design of similar bridges.

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