Research on SAFT Imaging Method of Array Probes in Concrete Structures

Abstract:

Because of the need of rapid detection of internal defects and embedded object in concrete structures, a detecting method with linear array probes is presented here, which is the high-resolution and efficient imaging technique for concrete structures by combining with synthetic aperture focusing technique (SAFT). Firstly, array simulation data are processed to be amalgamated B-scan data of concrete structures according to the structural characteristics of linear array; And then the B-scan data are reconstructed in the light of geometrical relation of ultrasonic path and SAFT; At last, the structural imaging figure are calculated. It can be shown from simulation results that the method is effective, and the embedded object in model can be identified effectively.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 189)
• Pages: 265-269
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.189.265
• Online since: July 2012
• Authors: Qiu Feng Li, Pang Huang, Yin Liao
• Keywords: Array Probes, Concrete Structure, SAFT, Ultrasonic Detection

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