An attenuation baseline of guided waves for debonding detection in sandwich composite structures

Samir Mustapha, Lin Ye, Ye Lu

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Abstract

In this study, the characteristics of wave signals (leaky or non-leaky) attenuated by debonding in sandwich CF/EP composite panels were investigated. A baseline of wave attenuation was constructed to define a damage signature. An algorithm to detect debonding and damage in sandwich CF/EP composite plates using guided waves was developed, based on the instantaneous baseline wave attenuation of individual wave signals actuated and captured by PZT actuators and sensors. The fundamental symmetric S0 mode and anti-symmetric A0 were excited using circular PZT elements mounted on the surface of the plate, and their ability to detect debonding and damage in sandwich CF/EP composite plates was evaluated. The algorithm eliminates the need for benchmark data from the intact state structure. The results demonstrate the effectiveness of the method in identifying debonding as well as damage located in different positions in the sandwich composite structures.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)55-74
Number of pages20
JournalInternational Journal of Aerospace and Lightweight Structures
Volume3
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013

Keywords

  • Damage signature
  • Debonding
  • Guided waves
  • Leaky/non-leaky
  • PZT
  • Sand- wich CF/EP composite

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