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Elastic Waves in Composite Media and Structures: With Applications to Ultrasonic Nondestructive Evaluation
Contributor(s): Datta, Subhendu K. (Author), Shah, Arvind H. (Author)
ISBN: 1420053388     ISBN-13: 9781420053388
Publisher: CRC Press
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Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats
Published: November 2008
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Elastic Waves in Composite Media and Structures: With Applications to Ultrasonic Nondestructive Evaluation deals with the fundamentals of waves in laminated plates and shells. This book provides an understanding of the characteristics of ultrasonic wave propagation in composite structures as well as how to stimulate and interpret measured dynamic data. Including extensive numerical results with executable computer programs that can be used for particular cases, the text presents theoretical tools to perform tasks such as ultrasonic nondestructive material characterization, nondestructive testing, as well as the impact response of aircraft components, pipelines, coatings, and interfaces.

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BISAC Categories:
- Science | Mechanics - General
- Technology & Engineering | Materials Science - General
- Technology & Engineering | Civil - General
Dewey: 620.118
LCCN: 2008040950
Series: Mechanical Engineering
Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.1" W x 9.3" (1.30 lbs) 336 pages
 
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New applications for composite materials are being developed at a rapid pace. However, their complex microstructures present considerable challenges for nondestructive testing and characterization. Ultrasonic waves provide quantitative means of nondestructive evaluation of these materials and structures. For this purpose, it is necessary to obtain a clear understanding of the characteristic features of guided elastic wave propagation in such materials and structures and their dynamic response..

Elastic Waves in Composite Media and Structures presents effective analytical and numerical techniques to study the characteristic features of elastic guided waves in fiber reinforced laminated media. The book closely examines the salient features of dispersive guided modes and how they are modified by defects, inhomogeneities, and boundaries. An accompanying CD-ROM contains executable computer programs, which can be used to simulate different scenarios for designing and interpreting ultrasonic experiments.

Using the extensive numerical results provided by this cutting-edge resource, researchers and practitioners will gain valuable insight into how to develop effective methods for nondestructive testing of composite materials.