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Experimental Evidence and Analysis of a Mode Conversion of Guided Wave Using Magnetostrictive Strip Transducer  

Cheong, Yong-Moo (Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute)
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Journal of the Korean Society for Nondestructive Testing / v.29, no.2, 2009 , pp. 93-97 More about this Journal
Abstract
An advantage of a magnetostrictive strip transducer for a long-range guided wave inspection is that the wave patterns are relatively clear and simple when compared to a conventional piezoelectric ultrasonic transducer. Therefore, if we can characterize the evolution of defect signals, it could be a promising tool for a structural health monitoring of pipes for a long period of time as well as an identification of flaws. However, when evaluating a signal during a realistic field examination, it should be careful because of some spurious signals or false indications, such as signals due to a directionality, multiple reflections, mode conversion, geometrical reflections etc. Mode converted signals from a realistic piping mockup were acquired and analysed. We found mode conversions between a torsional guided wave T(0,1) mode and a flexural F(1,3) or longitudinal L(0,2) mode generated by a magnetostrictive strip transducer. Based on the experimental observations, an interpretation of the source of the mode conversion is discussed in a viewpoint of electromagnetic properties and structure of the strip transducer.
Keywords
Guided Wave; Magnetostrictive Transducer; Mode Conversion;
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