Transient modeling of Lamb wave generation by surface bonded piezoelectric transducers
Résumé
Since a few years, Lamb waves have been seriously considered as a potential technique for integrated damage assessment systems. Since they are easily propagated over long distances in plate-shaped structures and are able to interact with inner material defects, Lamb waves are seen indeed as a most promising technique. Real-time, continuous health monitoring applications require the development of thin piezoelectric Lamb wave transducers intimately coupled to the structure to be monitored.