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Wavelet Transform and Bispectrum Applied to Acoustic Emission Signals from Adherence Scratch-Tests on Corroded Galvanized Coatings

Journal Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 13 - 14)
Volume Acoustic Emission Testing
Edited by R. Pullin, K.M. Holford, S.L. Evans and J.M. Dulieu-Barton
Pages 83-88
DOI 10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.13-14.83
Citation Antolino Gallego et al., 2006, Advanced Materials Research, 13-14, 83
Online since February, 2006
Authors Antolino Gallego, Jose F. Gil, J.M. Vico, Enrique Díaz Barriga-Castro, J.E. Ruzzante, Rosa Piotrkowski
Keywords Acoustic Emission (AE), Bispectrum, Corrosion, Galvanized Steel, Wavelet Analysis
Abstract

Wavelet analysis and bispectrum was applied to Acoustic Emission (AE) signals from scratch tests on corroded hot-dip galvanized samples in order to achieve the detection of corrosion products in pieces non reachable by visual inspection. AE signals were correlated with the fracture mechanisms occurring during scratch tests, while the contact force increased. Results were corroborated by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Energy Dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) and X-Ray Diffraction (XRD).

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