Damage Detection in Blade-Stiffened Anisotropic Composite Panels Using Lamb Wave Mode Conversions

abstract: Composite materials are increasingly being used in aircraft, automobiles, and other applications due to their high strength to weight and stiffness to weight ratios. However, the presence of damage, such as delamination or matrix cracks, can significantly compromise the performance of thes...

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Other Authors: Vizzini Ii, Anthony James (Author)
Format: Dissertation
Language:English
Published: 2012
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2286/R.I.14856