Title :
Graphics of acoustic emission point source location
Author :
Burenko, Oleg ; Whittaker, J.W.
Author_Institution :
Oak Ridge Nat. Lab., TN, USA
Abstract :
Spherical coordinates of acoustic emission point-sources are computed using test data collected using a specialized hardware/computer and the software developed for this purpose. A data file of spherical coordinates thus obtained is used for a visual display of acoustic emission point-sources, leading to determination of developing failure patterns for thin-shell spherical structures manufactured by various methods. It is concluded that the display allows an immediate recognition of the flaw patterns developing in thin spherical structures, considerably enhancing evaluation of integrity and methods of manufacturing of thin spherical structures
Keywords :
acoustic emission testing; computer graphics; flaw detection; mechanical engineering computing; acoustic emission graphics; acoustic emission point source location; computer software; data file; failure patterns; flaw patterns; manufacturing; spherical coordinates; test data; thin-shell spherical structures; visual display; Acoustic emission; Acoustic propagation; Acoustic sensors; Acoustic testing; Computer graphics; Displays; Manufacturing; Position measurement; Software testing; Telecommunication computing;
Conference_Titel :
Southeastcon '89. Proceedings. Energy and Information Technologies in the Southeast., IEEE
Conference_Location :
Columbia, SC
DOI :
10.1109/SECON.1989.132472
