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Journal of AE, Volume 25, 2007 (ca. 26 MB) - AEWG

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sorting out the original signals, especially in smaller shapes. By combining with source lo<strong>ca</strong>tion,<br />

exact waveform analysis is possible and source parameters <strong>ca</strong>n be determined (Suzuki et al.<br />

[32]). Such laboratory-s<strong>ca</strong>le scheme is difficult to s<strong>ca</strong>le up to the industrial level, but increased<br />

<strong>ca</strong>pability <strong>of</strong> Lamb-wave simulation should enable this to happen. In structures with highattenuation<br />

materials, limited sound transmission forces the use <strong>of</strong> lower detection frequency.<br />

Low frequency implies wavelength larger than the s<strong>ca</strong>le <strong>of</strong> inhomogeneity, reducing attenuation.<br />

While longer transmission becomes possible, low-frequency waveforms <strong>ca</strong>rry less information<br />

regarding the sources and limit the <strong>ca</strong>pability <strong>of</strong> source characterization. In principle, this <strong>ca</strong>n be<br />

compensated by increasing the number <strong>of</strong> sensors, as demonstrated in laboratory studies [14, 16].<br />

Fig. 4 Two classes <strong>of</strong> <strong>AE</strong> signal observed during fatigue <strong>of</strong> riveted coupon. High frequency <strong>AE</strong><br />

(attributed to crack advance) (a) <strong>AE</strong> waveform; (b) Fourier transform. Fretting-<strong>AE</strong> signal observed<br />

periodi<strong>ca</strong>lly; (c) <strong>AE</strong> waveform; (d) Fourier transform. Buttle and Scruby [<strong>25</strong>].<br />

3. Evaluation Tools<br />

Kaiser effect enables the detection <strong>of</strong> the prior loading level and in assessing the state <strong>of</strong><br />

structural damages. <strong>AE</strong> emitted below the prior load (Felicity effect) implies the presence <strong>of</strong><br />

damages, although other measures are needed to verify the damages. In metallic structures, a<br />

clear re-start <strong>of</strong> <strong>AE</strong> is usually indi<strong>ca</strong>ted in the absence <strong>of</strong> flaws. Crack-face cohesion and fretting<br />

provide under-preload <strong>AE</strong> indi<strong>ca</strong>tion <strong>of</strong> the crack presence, especially under cyclic loading.<br />

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