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3. Measurements for solids characterization
3.1 With volume waves
3.1.1 Relationship between ultrasonic velocities and elastic moduli
In an isotropic medium assumed to be infinite, the velocity of longitudinal waves V
L
and transverse waves V
T
are given by
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Bibliography
Standards and norms
- Standard Practice for Measuring Ultrasonic Velocity in Materials, ASTM International, West Conshohocken, PA - ASTM E494-15 - 2015
Patents
MARTINOTY (P.), COLLIN (D.). Piezo-Rheometric Measuring Cell and Corresponding Piezo-Rheometer. US 20080236255 A1. WO 2006/018516.
SINHA (D.N.). – Non invasive identification of fluids by swept-frequency acoustic interferometry. Patent number 5767407 (1998).
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Disperse Software. Guided wave dispersion curve calculation. Developed by LOWE (M.J.S.) et al, Imperial College London NDT.
Cast3M – Finite element calculation software developed by the French Atomic Energy Commission (CEA).
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