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Damage Detection Analysis Using Lamb Waves In Restricted Geometry For Aerospace Applications, Roman T. Underwood
Damage Detection Analysis Using Lamb Waves In Restricted Geometry For Aerospace Applications, Roman T. Underwood
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Today many USAF aircraft are approaching the end of their projected service life. However, those aircraft, such as the F-15 Eagle, are still being operated to accomplish the mission of the USAF. As the F-15 ages the required maintenance increases, as does the risk of structural failure. A goal of structural health monitoring (SHM) programs is to increase aircraft safety by monitoring areas known to have structural failures. Currently, time intensive manual inspections are used to monitor failure “hotspots” decreasing the readiness of the F-15 fleet. The lead ziconate titanate (PZT) is a commonly used piezoelectric transducer that has shown …