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Publication date: 25 May 2023

Manjeet Kumar, Jai Bhagwan, Pradeep Kaswan, Xu Liu and Manjeet Kumari

The purpose of this study is to investigate the reflection of plane waves in a double-porosity (DP) thermoelastic medium.

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to investigate the reflection of plane waves in a double-porosity (DP) thermoelastic medium.

Design/methodology/approach

To derive the theoretical formulas for elastic wave propagation velocities through the potential decomposition of wave-governing equations. The boundary conditions have been designed to incorporate the unique characteristics of the surface pores, whether they are open or sealed. This approach provides a more accurate and realistic mathematical interpretation of the situation that would be encountered in the field. The reflection coefficients are obtained through a linear system of equations, which is solved using the Gauss elimination method.

Findings

The solutions obtained from the governing equations reveal the presence of five inhomogeneous plane waves, consisting of four coupled longitudinal waves and a single transverse wave. The energy ratios of reflected waves are determined for both open and sealed pores on the stress-free, the thermally insulated surface of DP thermoelastic medium. In addition, the energy ratios are compared for the cases of a DP medium and a DP thermoelastic medium.

Originality/value

A numerical example is considered to investigate the effect of fluid type in inclusions, temperature and inhomogeneity on phase velocities and attenuation coefficients as a function of frequency. Finally, a sensitivity analysis is performed graphically to observe the effect of the various parameters on propagation characteristics, such as propagation/attenuation directions, phase shifts and energy ratios as a function of incident direction in double-porosity thermoelasticity medium.

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International Journal of Numerical Methods for Heat & Fluid Flow, vol. 33 no. 8
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0961-5539

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Article
Publication date: 14 January 2014

Javad Abbaszadeh, Herlina Binti Abdul Rahim, Ruzairi Bin Abdul Rahim and Sahar Sarafi

Since the importance role of ultrasonic tomography (UT) in industry, especially in oil industry, to produce noninvasive and nondestructive plane images, research on UT system with…

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Purpose

Since the importance role of ultrasonic tomography (UT) in industry, especially in oil industry, to produce noninvasive and nondestructive plane images, research on UT system with a metal pipe conveyor is investigated. The produced cross-sectional images are used for detecting the concentration of solid and liquid mixture inside the pipe, noninvasively. In practice, due to application of metal pipes as the conveyor of oil mixture so the capability of manufacturing an UT system with a metal pipe is investigated in this paper. The paper aims to discuss these issues.

Design/methodology/approach

Finite element software (COMSOL Multiphysics 3.5) for visualizing the structure of pipe with mounted sensors on the periphery of the pipe is used. The manner of ultrasonic wave propagation on different layers on various frequencies and finding the time of flight for transmission mode signal and lamb mode signal are achieved by the means of done simulations. Finding the proper ultrasonic sensor base on its efficiency is the main step of designing an UT system. This is done by estimating the resonance frequency of sensor due to the manner of ultrasonic wave propagation in different frequencies shown in simulation results.

Findings

Due to simulation results, lamb wave is a permanent propagation mode of ultrasonic wave which makes interference in measuring process of straight path signal and it is impossible to remove. Relief of the mentioned problem finding an optimum frequency to decrease the affection of lamb wave in detecting point. Optimum frequency of ultrasonic wave to satisfy the objective is 45 kHz which is measured by considering of mathematic of ultrasonic wave propagation in different layers. The reaching time of straight path signal and lamb wave signal in opposite sensor as the receiver are 5.5 and 4.6 μs, respectively.

Originality/value

This investigation is the first step to perform the UT in a noninvasive method to produce the cross-sectional images of metal pipe. Due to the wide application of metal pipes as the conveyor of the liquids/gases, metal pipe for the UT application is studied in this research.

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Sensor Review, vol. 34 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0260-2288

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Article
Publication date: 14 August 2017

Julius Owowo and S. Olutunde Oyadiji

The purpose of this paper is to employ the acoustic wave propagation method for leakage detection in pipes. The first objective is to use acoustic finite element analysis (AFEA…

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Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to employ the acoustic wave propagation method for leakage detection in pipes. The first objective is to use acoustic finite element analysis (AFEA) method to simulate acoustic wave propagation and acoustic wave reflectometry in an intact pipe and in pipes with leaks of various sizes. This is followed by the second objective which is to validate the effectiveness and the practicability of the acoustic wave method via experimental testing. The third objective involves the decomposition and de-noising of the measured acoustic waves using stationary wavelet transform (SWT). It is shown that this approach, which is used for the first time on leakage detection in pipes, can be used to identify, locate and estimate the size of a leakage defect in a pipe.

Design/methodology/approach

The research work was designed inline with best practices and acceptable standards. The research methodology focusses on five basic areas: literature review; experimental measurements; simulations; data analysis and writing-up of the study with clear-cut communication of the findings. The approach used was acoustic wave propagation-based method in conjunction with SWT for leakage detection in fluid-filled pipe.

Findings

First, the simulation of acoustic wave propagation and acoustic wave reflectometry in fluid-filled pipes with and without leakage have great potential in leakage detection in pipeline systems and can detect very small leaks of 1 mm diameter. Second, the measured noise-contaminated acoustic wave propagation in a fluid-filled pipe can be successfully de-noised using the SWT method in order to clearly identify and locate leakage as little as 5 mm diameter in a pipe. Third, AFEA of a fluid-filled pipe can be achieved with the simulation of only the fluid content of the pipe and without the inclusion of the pipe in the model. This eliminates contact interaction of the solid pipe walls and the fluid, and as a consequence reduces computational time and resources. Fourth, the relationship of the ratio of the leakage diameter to the ratio of the first and second secondary wave amplitudes caused by the leakage can be represented by a second-order polynomial function. Fifth, the identification of leakage in a pipe is intuitive from mere comparison of the acoustic waveforms of an intact pipe with that of a pipe with a leakage.

Originality/value

The research work is a novelty and was developed from the scratch. The AFEA of acoustic wave propagation and acoustic wave reflectometry in a static fluid-filled pipe, and the SWT method have been used for the first time to detect, locate and estimate the size of a leakage in a fluid-filled pipe.

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International Journal of Structural Integrity, vol. 8 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1757-9864

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Article
Publication date: 20 December 2018

Shalini Saha, Amares Chattopadhyay and Abhishek Kumar Singh

The purpose of this paper is to develop a numerical (finite-difference) model exploring phase and group velocities of SH-wave propagation in initially stressed transversely…

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Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to develop a numerical (finite-difference) model exploring phase and group velocities of SH-wave propagation in initially stressed transversely isotropic poroelastic multi-layered composite structures and initially stressed viscoelastic-dry-sandy multi-layered composite structures in two distinct cases.

Design/methodology/approach

With the aid of relevant constitutive relations, the non-vanishing equations of motions for the propagation SH-wave in the considered composite structures have been derived. Haskell matrix method and finite-difference scheme are adopted to deduce velocity equation for both the cases. Stability analysis for the adopted finite-difference scheme has been carried out and the expressions for phase as well as group velocity in terms of dispersion-parameter and stability-ratio have been deduced.

Findings

Velocity equations are derived for the propagation of SH-wave in both the composite structures. The obtained results are matched with the classical results for the case of double and triple-layered composite structure along with comparative analysis. Stability analysis have been carried out to develop expressions of phase as well as group velocity in terms of dispersion-parameter and stability-ratio. The effect of wavenumber, dispersion parameter along with initial-stress, porosity, sandiness, viscoelasticity, stability ratio, associated with the said composite structures on phase, damped and group velocities of SH-wave has been unveiled.

Originality/value

To the best of authors’ knowledge, numerical modelling and analysis of propagation characteristics of SH-wave in multi-layered initially stressed composite structures composed of transversely isotropic poroelastic materials and viscoelastic-dry-sandy materials remain unattempted inspite of its importance and relevance in many branches of science and engineering.

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Engineering Computations, vol. 36 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0264-4401

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Article
Publication date: 30 September 2014

Seyed Mahmoud Hosseini

The purpose of this paper is to propose a hybrid mesh-free method based on generalized finite difference (GFD) and Newmark finite difference methods to study the elastic wave

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to propose a hybrid mesh-free method based on generalized finite difference (GFD) and Newmark finite difference methods to study the elastic wave propagation in functionally graded nanocomposite reinforced by carbon nanotubes (FGNRCN). The presented hybrid mesh-free method is applied for a thick hollow cylinder, which is made of FGNRCN and excited by various mechanical shock loadings.

Design/methodology/approach

The FG nanocomposite cylinder is assumed to be under shock loading. The elastic wave propagation is obtained and studied for various nonlinear grading patterns and distributions of the aligned carbon nanotubes. The distribution of carbon naotubes in FG nanocomposite are considered to vary as nonlinear function of radius, which varies with various nonlinear grading patterns continuously through radial direction. The effective material properties of functionally graded carbon nanotube are estimated using a micro-mechanical model.

Findings

The mechanical shock analysis of FGNRCN thick hollow cylinder is carried out and the dynamic behavior of displacement field and the time history of radial displacement are obtained for various grading patterns. An effective hybrid mesh-free method based on GFD and Newmark finite difference methods is presented to calculate the average velocity of elastic wave propagation in FGNRCN. The average velocity of elastic wave propagation is obtained for various grading patterns and various kinds of volume fraction. The effects of some parameters on average velocity of elastic wave propagation are obtained and studied in detail.

Originality/value

The calculation of elastic radial wave propagation in a FGNRCN thick hollow cylinder is presented using a hybrid mesh-free method. The effects of some parameters on wave propagation such as various grading patterns of distribution of carbon nanotubes are studied in details.

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Engineering Computations, vol. 31 no. 7
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0264-4401

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Article
Publication date: 21 March 2023

Manjeet Kumar, Pradeep Kaswan, Nantu Sarkar, Xu Liu and Manjeet Kumari

The purpose of this article is to investigate the propagation characteristics (such as particle motion, attenuation and phase velocity) of a Rayleigh wave in a nonlocal…

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Purpose

The purpose of this article is to investigate the propagation characteristics (such as particle motion, attenuation and phase velocity) of a Rayleigh wave in a nonlocal generalized thermoelastic media.

Design/methodology/approach

The bulk waves are represented with Helmholtz potentials. The stress-free insulated and isothermal plane surfaces are taken into account. Rayleigh wave dispersion relation has been established and is found to be complex. Due to the presence of radicals, the dispersion equation is continuously computed as a complicated irrational expression. The dispersion equation is then converted into a polynomial equation that can be solved numerically for precise complex roots. The extra zeros in this polynomial equation are eliminated to yield the dispersion equation’s roots. These routes are then filtered for inhomogeneous wave propagation that decays with depth. To perform numerical computations, MATLAB software is used.

Findings

In this medium, only one mode of Rayleigh wave exists at both isothermal and insulated boundaries. The thermal factors of nonlocal generalized thermoelastic materials significantly influence the particle motion, attenuation and phase velocity of the Rayleigh wave.

Originality/value

Numerical examples are taken to examine how the thermal characteristics of materials affect the existing Rayleigh wave’s propagation characteristics. Graphical analysis is used to evaluate the behavior of particle motion (such as elliptical) both inside and at the isothermal (or insulated) flat surface of the medium under consideration.

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International Journal of Numerical Methods for Heat & Fluid Flow, vol. 33 no. 6
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0961-5539

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Article
Publication date: 4 November 2014

Palaniyandi Ponnusamy

The purpose of this paper is to study the problem of wave propagation in an infinite, homogeneous, transversely isotropic thermo-piezoelectric solid bar of polygonal (triangle…

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Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to study the problem of wave propagation in an infinite, homogeneous, transversely isotropic thermo-piezoelectric solid bar of polygonal (triangle, square, pentagon and hexagon) cross-section immersed in fluid is using Fourier expansion collocation method, with in the frame work of linearized, three-dimensional theory of thermo-piezoelectricity.

Design/methodology/approach

A mathematical model is developed to study the wave propagation in an infinite, homogeneous, transversely isotropic thermo-piezoelectric solid bar of polygonal cross-sections immersed in fluid is studied using the three-dimensional theory of elasticity. Three displacement potential functions are introduced, to uncouple the equations of motion and the heat and electric conductions. The frequency equations are obtained for longitudinal and flexural (symmetric and antisymmetric) modes of vibration and are studied numerically for triangular, square, pentagonal and hexagonal cross-sectional bar immersed in fluid. Since the boundary is irregular in shape; it is difficult to satisfy the boundary conditions along the curved surface of the polygonal bar directly. Hence, the Fourier expansion collocation method is applied along the boundary to satisfy the boundary conditions. The roots of the frequency equations are obtained by using the secant method, applicable for complex roots.

Findings

From the literature survey, it is clear that the free vibration of an infinite, homogeneous, transversely isotropic thermo-piezoelectric solid bar of polygonal cross-sectional bar immersed in fluid have not been analyzed by any of the researchers, also the previous investigations in the vibration problems of transversely isotropic thermo-piezoelectric solid bar of circular cross-sections only. So, in this paper, the wave propagation in thermo-piezoelectric cylindrical bar of polygonal cross-sections immersed in fluid are studied using the Fourier expansion collocation method. The computed non-dimensional frequencies are plotted in the form of dispersion curves and its characteristics are discussed, also a comparison is made between non-dimensional wave numbers for longitudinal and flexural modes piezoelectric, thermo-piezoelectric and thermo-piezoelectric polygonal cross-sectional bars immersed in fluid.

Research limitations/implications

Wave propagation in an infinite, homogeneous, transversely isotropic thermo-piezoelectric solid bar of polygonal cross-sectional bar immersed in fluid have not been analyzed by any of the researchers, also the previous investigations in the vibration problems of transversely isotropic thermo-piezoelectric solid bar of circular cross-sections only. So, in this paper, the wave propagation in thermo-piezoelectric cylindrical bar of polygonal cross-sections immersed in fluid are studied using the Fourier expansion collocation method. The computed non-dimensional frequencies are plotted in the form of dispersion curves and its characteristics are discussed, also a comparison is made between non-dimensional wave numbers for longitudinal and flexural modes of piezoelectric, thermo-piezoelectric and thermo-piezoelectric polygonal cross-sectional bars immersed in fluid.

Originality/value

The researchers have discussed the wave propagation in thermo-piezoelectric circular cylinders using three-dimensional theory of thermo-piezoelectricity, but, the researchers did not analyzed the wave propagation in an arbitrary/polygonal cross-sectional bar immersed in fluid. So, the author has studied the free vibration analysis of thermo-piezoelectric polygonal (triangle, square, pentagon and hexagon) cross-sectional bar immersed in fluid using three-dimensional theory elasticity. The problem may be extended to any kinds of cross-sections by using the proper geometrical relations.

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Multidiscipline Modeling in Materials and Structures, vol. 10 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1573-6105

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Article
Publication date: 15 November 2011

Rajneesh Kumar and Rajeev Kumar

The purpose of this paper is to study the wave propagation in transversely isotropic generalized thermoelastic half‐space with voids under initial stress.

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to study the wave propagation in transversely isotropic generalized thermoelastic half‐space with voids under initial stress.

Design/methodology/approach

The authors analyze the wave propagation and reflection of plane waves incident at the stress free, thermally insulated or isothermal surface of a homogeneous, transversely isotropic generalized thermoelastic half‐space with voids. The graphical representation is given for amplitude ratios of various reflected waves to that of incident waves for different direction of propagation. The phase velocities and attenuation coefficients of plane waves are also computed and presented graphically for various incident angles.

Findings

The phase velocities and attenuation coefficients of these plane waves are computed along various direction of wave propagation and the reflection characteristics of these waves, stress free, thermally insulated or isothermal boundary conditions are considered. The amplitude ratios of various reflected waves to that of incident waves have been obtained numerically.

Originality/value

Wave propagation in an elastic medium is of great practical importance. Since valuable organic and inorganic deposits beneath the earth surface are difficult to detect by drilling randomly, wave propagation is the simplest and most economic technique and does not require any drilling through the earth. Almost all the oil companies rely on seismic interpretation for selecting the sites for exploratory oil wells because seismic wave methods have higher accuracy, higher resolution and are more economical, compared to drilling, which is expensive and time consuming. The study described in this paper would be very useful for those involved in signal processing, sound system and wireless communication.

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Multidiscipline Modeling in Materials and Structures, vol. 7 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1573-6105

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Article
Publication date: 5 September 2021

Manjeet Kumar, Xu Liu, Kapil Kumar Kalkal, Virender Dalal and Manjeet Kumari

The purpose of this paper is to study the propagation of inhomogeneous waves in a partially saturated poro-thermoelastic media through the examples of the free surface of such…

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to study the propagation of inhomogeneous waves in a partially saturated poro-thermoelastic media through the examples of the free surface of such media..

Design/methodology/approach

The mathematical model evolved by Zhou et al. (2019) is solved through the Helmholtz decomposition theorem. The propagation velocities of bulk waves in partially saturated poro-thermoelastic media are derived by using the potential functions. The phase velocities and attenuation coefficients are expressed in terms of inhomogeneity angle. Reflection characteristics (phase shift, loci of vertical slowness, amplitude, energy) of elastic waves are investigated at the stress-free thermally insulated boundary of a considered medium. The boundary can be permeable or impermeable. The incident wave is portrayed with both attenuation and propagation directions (i.e. inhomogeneous wave). Numerical computations are executed by using MATLAB.

Findings

In this medium, the permanence of five inhomogeneous waves is found. Incidence of the inhomogeneous wave at the thermally insulated stress-free surface results in five reflected inhomogeneous waves in a partially saturated poro-thermoelastic media. The reflection coefficients and splitting of incident energy are obtained as a function of propagation direction, inhomogeneity angle, wave frequency and numerous thermophysical features of the partially saturated poro-thermoelastic media. The energy of distinct waves (incident wave, reflected waves) accompanying interference energies between distinct pairs of waves have been exhibited in the form of an energy matrix.

Originality/value

The sensitivity of propagation characteristics (velocity, attenuation, phase shift, loci of vertical slowness, energy) to numerous aspects of the physical model is analyzed graphically through a particular numerical example. The balance of energy is substantiated by virtue of the interaction energies at the thermally insulated stress-free surface (opened/sealed pores) of unsaturated poro-thermoelastic media through the bulk waves energy shares and interaction energy.

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International Journal of Numerical Methods for Heat & Fluid Flow, vol. 32 no. 6
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0961-5539

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Article
Publication date: 9 November 2015

Rajneesh Kumar and Vandana Gupta

– The purpose of this paper is to study the propagation of Rayleigh waves in thermoelastic medium with mass diffusion.

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to study the propagation of Rayleigh waves in thermoelastic medium with mass diffusion.

Design/methodology/approach

The field equations for the linear theory of homogeneous isotropic thermoelastic diffusion medium are taken into consideration by using dual-phase-lag heat transfer (DPLT) and dual-phase-lag diffusion (DPLD) models. Using the potential functions and harmonic wave solution, three coupled dilatational waves and a shear wave is obtained. After developing mathematical formulation, the dispersion equation is obtained, which results to be complex and irrational. This equation is converted into a polynomial form of higher degree.

Findings

From the polynomial equation, Rayleigh wave root is found. The secular equation is resolved into a polynomial form to find the roots and therefore to find the existence and propagation of Rayleigh wave. The existence of Rayleigh wave in the assumed model depends on the values of various parameters involved in the secular equation. These roots are resolved for phase velocity and attenuation of the inhomogeneous propagation of Rayleigh wave. Behavior of particle motion of these waves inside and at the surface of the thermoelastic medium with mass diffusion is studied. Particular cases of the interest are also deduced from the present investigation.

Originality/value

Governing equations corresponding to DPLT and DPLD models of thermoelastic diffusion are formulated to study the wave propagation and their dependence on various material parameters. In this paper effects of thermal and diffusion phase lags on the phase velocity, attenuation and on particle paths are observed and depicted graphically.

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Multidiscipline Modeling in Materials and Structures, vol. 11 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1573-6105

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