scholarly journals Reconstruction of Barely Visible Impact Damage in Composite Structures Based on Non-Destructive Evaluation Results

Sensors ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (21) ◽  
pp. 4629 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wronkowicz-Katunin ◽  
Katunin ◽  
Dragan
Keyword(s):  
Composite Structures ◽  
Impact Damage ◽  
Failure Mechanisms ◽  
Structural Safety ◽  
Non Destructive Testing ◽  
Destructive Testing ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Computed Tomographic ◽  
X Ray Computed ◽  
Non Destructive

The occurrence of barely visible impact damage (BVID) in aircraft composite components and structures being in operation is a serious problem, which threatens structural safety of an aircraft, and should be timely detected and, if necessary, repaired according to the obligatory regulations of currently applied maintenance methodologies. Due to difficulties with a proper detection of such a type of damage even with non-destructive testing (NDT) methods as well as manual evaluation of the testing results, supporting algorithms for post-processing of these results seem to be of a high interest for aircraft maintenance community. In the following study, the authors proposed new approaches for BVID reconstruction based on results of ultrasonic and X-ray computed tomographic testing using authored advanced image processing algorithms. The studies were performed on real composite structures taking into consideration failure mechanisms occurring during impact damaging. The developed algorithms allow extracting relevant diagnostic information both from ultrasonic B-and C-Scans as well as from tomographic 3D arrays used for the validation of ultrasonic reconstructed damage locations, which allows for a significant improvement of the detectability of BVID in tested structures. The developed approach can be especially useful for NDT operators evaluating the results of structural NDT inspections.

Развитие вибротермографии как метода неразрушающего контроля изделий из полимерных конструкционных материалов с использованием принудительных механических вибраций

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 35-45
Author(s):  
С.В. Дубинский ◽  
Е.А. Казьмин ◽  
И.Е. Ковалев ◽  
А.Б. Корнилов ◽  
Г.А. Корнилов ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Composite Structures ◽  
Impact Damage ◽  
Thermal Excitation ◽  
Ultrasonic Frequency ◽  
Non Destructive Testing ◽  
Destructive Testing ◽  
Internal Damage ◽  
Mechanical Oscillations ◽  
Testing Techniques ◽  
Non Destructive

The method of vibrothermography may be considered as one of the promising thermal non-destructive testing techniques, which can be applied for the detection of internal damage in composite structures. The thermal excitation of the structure in case of vibrothermography is caused by the mechanical oscillations on the sonic or ultrasonic frequency, and the change in temperature field of the object is controlled by thermography methods. The present paper considers the method of vibration testing and presents the results of thermography studies focused on the behavior of composite structure with impact damage subjected to vibration loading.

Simulation of Translational Data Acquisition Scheme of X-Ray Computed Tomography for Application in NDT

2018 ◽  
Vol 769 ◽  
pp. 256-261
Author(s):  
Bright Kwame Afornu ◽  
Odii Christopher Joseph ◽  
Ali Ozdiev ◽  
Dmitriy A. Sednev
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Data Acquisition ◽  
Conventional Technique ◽  
Non Destructive Testing ◽  
Destructive Testing ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Acquisition Scheme ◽  
X Ray Computed ◽  
Non Destructive ◽  
Inspected Object

The invention of computed tomography some few decades ago, coupled with its applications in the field of non-destructive testing for industrial objects inspection has revolutionized the way inspections were formerly done. Despite the conventional data acquisition scheme which is integrated with a rotational stage in between the source and the detector works perfectly for small and lighter objects, hence, it seems impossible to investigate complicated, bulky objects with interconnected unbalanced composites. Moreover, it will be very expensive to harnessed technologies into the rotational stage which can be incorporated into this conventional technique with an optimum degree of accuracy. Therefore, this paper will consider the translational data acquisition scheme which is proven mathematically as an alternative method to the conventional technique [1]. This translational scheme takes into account the variations and the magnification of both the source x-ray and the detector around the object and then proceeded by scans from different focal distances. Python packages with necessary plugins were used in implementing the reconstructive algorithm generated in simulating and modelling a suitable image of inspected object.

scholarly journals Piezoelectric Impedance-Based Non-Destructive Testing Method for Possible Identification of Composite Debonding Depth

Micromachines ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 621 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wongi S. Na ◽  
Jongdae Baek
Keyword(s):  
Composite Materials ◽  
Composite Structures ◽  
Structural Integrity ◽  
Structural Safety ◽  
Non Destructive Testing ◽  
Destructive Testing ◽  
Electromechanical Impedance ◽  
Testing Method ◽  
Piezoelectric Impedance ◽  
Non Destructive

Detecting the depth and size of debonding in composite structures is essential for assessing structural safety as it can weaken the structure possibly leading to a failure. As composite materials are used in various fields up to date including aircrafts and bridges, inspections are carried out to maintain structural integrity. Although many inspection methods exist for detection damage of composites, most of the techniques require trained experts or a large equipment that can be time consuming. In this study, the possibility of using the piezoelectric material-based non-destructive method known as the electromechanical impedance (EMI) technique is used to identify the depth of debonding damage of glass epoxy laminates. Laminates with various thicknesses were prepared and tested to seek for the possibility of using the EMI technique for identifying the depth of debonding. Results show promising outcome for bringing the EMI technique a step closer for commercialization.

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