Crack characterization by an inverse scattering method

D. A. Sotiropoulos*, J. D. Achenbach

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Abstract

Elastic wave scattering data is utilized to characterize a crack of arbitrary shape by an equivalent elliptical crack contained in an unbounded solid. The inverse method is based on an integral representation for the scattered field in the frequency domain. The proposed method is valid for both small and intermediate wavelengths as compared with the size of the crack. In particular for intermediate wavelengths and normal incidence a simple method is discussed. Its solution gives the location of the geometrical center of the crack, the crack size, and the crack-opening displacement.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)165-175
Number of pages11
JournalInternational Journal of Solids and Structures
Volume24
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 1988

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Modeling and Simulation
  • General Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Applied Mathematics

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