The nondestructive evaluation of axial stress of a bolt in situ by combination of shear and longitudinal wave

Xiao Li, Qinxue Pan, Chunguang Xu*, Wentao Song

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Abstract

This paper provides a non-destructive way to evaluate axial stress in a tightened bolt which are made of austenitic stainless steel (A2-70), low-carbon steel(4.8) and carbon steel(8.8) by the combination of shear wave and longitudinal wave. By using finite element analysis, a more precise model to deduce axial stress in a tightened bolt based on the contributions of former researchers has been established. This model has also been verified by strain gauge testing. According to the Acoustoelasticity theory, ultrasonic wave propagation in the metal transit time associated with the stress state. Whether shear wave or longitudinal wave cannot detect axial stress of bolt which is tightened or fixed in the structure separately. Only through the division of transit time of shear wave and longitudinal wave, the influence of the length of bolt could be eliminated. Meanwhile, formulas also been provided. An ultrasonic transducer (2.25MHz) has been used to stimulating the two different waveforms. Besides the formulas which have been issued, a comparison with field measurement to tensile testing also has been given and a more convincing result has been provided.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication12th International Conference of the Slovenian Society for Non-Destructive Testing
Subtitle of host publicationApplication of Contemporary Non-Destructive Testing in Engineering, ICNDT 2013 - Conference Proceedings
EditorsTomaz Kek, Janez Grum
PublisherSlovenian Society for Non-Destructive Testing
Pages161-170
Number of pages10
ISBN (Electronic)9789619353707
Publication statusPublished - 2013
Event12th International Conference of the Slovenian Society for Non-Destructive Testing: Application of Contemporary Non-Destructive Testing in Engineering, ICNDT 2013 - Portoroz, Slovenia
Duration: 4 Sept 20136 Sept 2013

Publication series

Name12th International Conference of the Slovenian Society for Non-Destructive Testing: Application of Contemporary Non-Destructive Testing in Engineering, ICNDT 2013 - Conference Proceedings

Conference

Conference12th International Conference of the Slovenian Society for Non-Destructive Testing: Application of Contemporary Non-Destructive Testing in Engineering, ICNDT 2013
Country/TerritorySlovenia
CityPortoroz
Period4/09/136/09/13

Keywords

  • Acoustoelasticity
  • Bolt axial stress
  • Finite element analysis
  • Shear wave and longitudinal wave
  • Ultrasonic stress measurement

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