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Inverse method for detection and sizing of cracks in thin sections using a hybrid genetic algorithm based signal parametrisation
Published in
2008
Volume: 49
   
Issue: 2
Pages: 185 - 198
Abstract
A hybrid-GA method, based on signal parameterization, has been reported here for the improved detection and sizing of surface cracks of small sizes/depths in thin sections. The method relies on parameterizing the composite reference from the defect into its individual components i.e., the crack tip diffracted echo and the corner trap echo and subsequently use the relative arrival time technique (RATT). The phased array ultrasonic technique was employed in the investigation. Both experimental and simulated signals were used in the study. It is shown through both simulations and experiments that the hybrid-GA is successful in parameterizing both non-overlapping and overlapping echoes encountered in thin sections. It is additionally shown that the hybrid-GA improves the signal to noise ratio and correct for under-sampling of data. © 2007 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
About the journal
JournalTheoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics
ISSN01678442
Open AccessNo
Concepts (12)
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    Computer simulation
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    Crack tips
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    Finite difference time domain method
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    Genetic algorithms
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    Signal to noise ratio
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    Ultrasonics
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    HYBRID GENETIC ALGORITHM
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    Inverse method
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    PHASED ARRAY ULTRASONIC TECHNIQUE
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    SIGNAL PARAMETERIZATION
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    Surface cracks
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    Cracks