Nondestructive evaluation of barely visible impact damage in composite structures – a review

IF 7.1 2区材料科学 Q1 MATERIALS SCIENCE, COMPOSITES

Composite Structures Pub Date : 2025-09-15 DOI:10.1016/j.compstruct.2025.119661

R. Janeliukstis , D. Baranovskis , A. Katunin , I. Zorin , P. Burgholzer , H. Lopes , K. Dragan , S. Rucevskis , L. Gaile , Xiao Chen

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Abstract

Timely detection of barely visible impact damage (BVID) in composite structures is paramount to prevent catastrophic failure. Traditionally, BVID detection has been carried out in non-destructive (NDT) inspections. Nevertheless, damage detection in some applications may not be enough. For example, estimation of damage location, extent, failure mode, or prognosis of remaining useful life may be desirable. The information obtained on damage can be potentially enhanced by employing more universal or specialized signal processing algorithms. This review provides a detailed description of the workings of several NDT techniques, such as ultrasonics, X-ray tomography, thermography, optical shearography, and optical computed tomography, concerning impact damage detection. These NDT techniques are then compared in terms of their performance, such as sensitivity and resolution, speed, complexity, and cost. A particular emphasis is put on signal processing algorithms that are established to enrich damage characterization, along with their advantages and limitations. Cases of combining several NDT techniques in enhancing BVID detection and the merits of such approaches are explored. Discussion of possible ways of increasing safety of composite structures, for example, implementation of artificial intelligence for enhanced inspections, manufacturing of advanced BVID-resistant composites and integration of robotized systems for increased data acquisition is provided.

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复合材料结构中几乎不可见冲击损伤的无损评价综述

及时发现复合材料结构中几乎不可见的冲击损伤（BVID）对于防止灾难性破坏至关重要。传统上，BVID检测是在无损检测（NDT）中进行的。然而，在某些应用中，损伤检测可能还不够。例如，可能需要对损坏位置、程度、失效模式或剩余使用寿命的预测进行估计。通过采用更通用或专门的信号处理算法，可以潜在地增强所获得的损伤信息。本文详细介绍了几种无损检测技术的工作原理，如超声波、x射线断层扫描、热成像、光学剪切成像和光学计算机断层扫描，这些技术都与碰撞损伤检测有关。然后比较这些无损检测技术的性能，如灵敏度和分辨率、速度、复杂性和成本。特别强调了为丰富损伤表征而建立的信号处理算法，以及它们的优点和局限性。结合几种无损检测技术来增强BVID检测的案例以及这些方法的优点进行了探讨。讨论了提高复合材料结构安全性的可能方法，例如，实施人工智能以加强检查，制造先进的抗bvid复合材料以及集成机器人系统以增加数据采集。

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Composite Structures 工程技术-材料科学：复合

CiteScore

12.00

自引率

12.70%

发文量

1246

审稿时长

78 days

期刊介绍： The past few decades have seen outstanding advances in the use of composite materials in structural applications. There can be little doubt that, within engineering circles, composites have revolutionised traditional design concepts and made possible an unparalleled range of new and exciting possibilities as viable materials for construction. Composite Structures, an International Journal, disseminates knowledge between users, manufacturers, designers and researchers involved in structures or structural components manufactured using composite materials. The journal publishes papers which contribute to knowledge in the use of composite materials in engineering structures. Papers deal with design, research and development studies, experimental investigations, theoretical analysis and fabrication techniques relevant to the application of composites in load-bearing components for assemblies, ranging from individual components such as plates and shells to complete composite structures.