Nonlinear Ultrasonic and Vibro–Acoustical Techniques for Nondestructive Evaluation (2024)

Nondestructive evaluation (NDE) tools that have been developed based on nonlinear acoustical techniques are capable of providing early warnings about the possibility of structural failure before detectable macro-cracks are formed. This book presents the full range of nonlinear acoustical techniques used today for NDE. The expert chapters cover both theoretical and experimental aspects, but always with an eye towards applications. Unlike other titles currently available, which treat nonlinearity as a physics problem and focus on different analytical derivations, the present volume emphasizes NDE applications over detailed analytical derivations. The introductory chapter presents the fundamentals in a manner accessible to anyone with an undergraduate degree in Engineering or Physics and equips the reader with all of the necessary background to understand the remaining chapters. This self-contained volume will be a valuable reference to graduate students through practising researchers in Engineering, Materials Science, and Physics.
Represents the first book on nonlinear acoustical techniques for NDE applications
Emphasizes applications of nonlinear acoustical techniques
Presents the fundamental physics and mathematics behind nonlinear acoustical phenomenon in a simple, easily understood manner
Covers a variety of popular NDE techniques based on nonlinear acoustics in a single volume.