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Application of a Modular Multi-Gaussian Beam Model to Ultrasonic Wave Propagation with Multiple Interfaces

Jeong, Hyun-Jo (Division of Mechanical and Automobile Engineering, Wonkwang University)
Park, Moon-Cheol (Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute)
Schmerr Lester W. (Center for NDE and Department of Aerospace Engineering, Iowa State University)

Publication Information

Journal of the Korean Society for Nondestructive Testing / v.25, no.3, 2005 , pp. 163-170 More about this Journal

Abstract

A modular Gaussian beam model is developed to simulate some ultrasonic testing configurations where multiple interfaces are involved. A general formulation is given in a modular matrix form to represent the Gaussian beam propagation with multiple interfaces. The ultrasonic transducer fields are modeled by a multi-Gaussian beam model which is formed by superposing 10 single Gaussian beams. The proposed model, referred to as "MMGB" (modular multi-Gaussian beam) model, is then applied to a typical contact and angle beam testing configuration to predict the output signal reflected from the corner of a vertical crack. The resulting expressions given in a modular matrix form are implemented in a personal computer using the MATLAB program. Simulation results are presented and compared with available experimental results.

Keywords

Gaussian beam; modular form; multiple interface; transducer field; angle beam testing; crack corner reflection;

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