Electronic Speckle Interferometry Method Research Articles

Progressive technologies of electrophysical treatment for regulation of stress-strain states of elements of welded structures

The development of industry stimulates the development of modern approaches to the optimization of welded structures. The use of pulsed electromagnetic fields, plasma currents, electrodynamic forces and their combined effects is a new trend in engineering practice to improve the mechanical characteristics of metal materials and welded joints (WJ). Treatment with a pulsed electromagnetic field (TwPEMF) is a promising direction for optimizing the stress-strain states (SSS) of welded structures made of non-ferromagnetic metal materials. Using the method of electronic speckle interferometry, the effect of TwPEMF on the SSS of specimens of circumferential WJ with a thickness of δ = 1.0 mm from aluminium AMg6 alloy was investigated. Based on the original procedure using an accelerometer, the kinetics of the action of the force P of the magnetic field pressure on the residual displacements f and SSS of the specimens during their TwPEMF were investigated. TwPEMF of WJ specimens was performed without and with the use of an additional shield made of AMg6 alloy δ = 5.0 mm. It was found that the use of a shield increases the amplitude values of force P by up to two times, which is caused by an increase in the active volume of the conductive medium. At the same time, TwPEMF without and with the use of a shield contributes to the reduction of f values by 2 and 4 times, respectively, and residual SSS by 50 and 80%. On the basis of mathematical modelling, the advantages of using electrodynamic treatment (EDT) of butt WJ δ = 3.0 mm of АMg61 (1561) alloy in the TIG welding process compared to EDT at room temperature (Tk) are substantiated. According to the results of the model verification, it was proved that EDT during TIG contributes to the formation of peak values of residual compressive stresses in the weld zone by 60% more than EDT during Tk. The use of a pulsed barrier discharge (PBD), which generates a low-temperature plasma on the surface of the metal being treated, contributes to the optimization of its structure. An increase in the hardness HV of structural 25KhGNMT steel as a result of its PBD treatment from 420 to 510 units was established, which is accompanied by the dispersion of the metal microstructure.

Экспериментальное определение вибрационных характеристик рабочих лопаток турбин помехоустойчивым цифровым спекл-интерферометром

The paper notes the wide possibilities and high efficiency of vibration diagnostics of parts and assemblies of power units by the method of electronic speckle interferometry (ESI), shows the feasibility of developing and improving methods for obtaining speckle interferograms of vibrating objects. A patented by the authors' scheme of a digital speckle interferometer (DSI) for determining the dynamic parameters of products is presented. The diffuse reference wave greatly simplifies its alignment, mainly the aligned channels of propagation of interfering beams determine the resistance to mechanical and thermal disturbances, and the separate beam splitter and diffuser make it easy to optimize the optical scheme for the object under study. Speckle interferograms are obtained by speckle correlation methods and a developed method for determining the contrast of the dynamic speckle pattern. It does not impose special requirements on the parameters of the video system, does not require the use of a specialized video camera, and allows, by using a rotary platform, to organize a panoramic view of the oscillatory forms of asymmetric structures. The use of this method in combination with the proposed optical scheme provides an express analysis of products in off-bench conditions. The increased noise immunity of the installation allows the determination of the spectrum of frequencies and vibration modes (SFVM) of samples under free boundary conditions, which is rarely realized in interferometry. The paper presents examples of such speckle interferograms, the expediency of obtaining which is important in the resonance study of the elastic properties of the material and vibration resonance flaw detection. The implemented software and hardware solutions increase the resolution and visibility of the band patterns; facilitate their quantitative interpretation and the extraction of numerical information on the distribution of vibration amplitudes. The area of scientific interests and the specificity of the author's developments have determined the preferential adaptation of the proposed device with a complex of software and methodological developments for vibration testing of gas turbine engine (GTE) blades.

Structure, Mechanical Properties, and Stressed State of Weld Joints of the Tial(Nb, Cr, Zr) Intermetallic System

Structural features, mechanical properties, and stressed state of welded joints of the TiAl system intermetallic compound (Nb, Cr, Zr) after electron-beam welding and subsequent electron-beam local heat treatment are determined. It was shown that stresses generated immediately after welding contributed to the appearance of cold cracks in the weld. Residual stresses in welded joints were determined using the technology and compact equipment based on the method of electronic speckle interferometry created at the Paton Electric Welding Institute of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. It was found that after electron-beam welding, due to rapid cooling of the weld metal, phase transformations occurred, which deteriorated its mechanical characteristics. A method was developed for the local heat treatment of a welded joint by an electron beam immediately after the end of the welding process. Parameters of the local heat treatment process can significantly reduce the cooling rate, maintaining the temperature of the welded joint for 5 min at the level of 900°C. This can significantly reduce the level of residual stresses in the weld and contribute to the formation of a favorable three-component structure: γ-phase, (γ + α2)-phase and β-phase, which increases the weld ductility. A study of mechanical properties during the compression test of the weld showed that after local heat treatment, the yield strength of the weld was improved, while the tensile strength and degree of deformation under compression increased significantly. The proposed local heat treatment is effective and economically justified, which allows to reduce residual welding stresses by 30%, thus preventing the formation of cracks in welds, as well an improving structural and mechanical characteristics.

Some new applications of ESPI at the mechanical tests

Some new applications of a method of electronic speckle-interferometry in two different areas of measurements are presented: dilatometry and profilometry. It is shown that at dilatometric measurements by means of a method of a speckle-interferometry carrying out of measurements on objects with a surface having a complex relief is possible. Thus the information on the field of displacements can be recorded not only from the separate points belonging to opposite sides of specially made sample, but also from an essential area of the whole surface of a three-dimensional body. As an example a thermal expansion coefficient was determined for the gypsum sample in the form of a parallelepiped on the basis of displacements measurement on its lateral surface caused by temperature changing of the sample. To increase the productivity of scanning a surface relief of a body we used a combination of a multisensory scanning of a surface with the unique method of information recording in a speckle-interferogram of real time.

Application of model photomechanics technique in biomedicine and engineering

The theories of digital speckle correlation method, shadow moire method, photoelestic method,moire interferometry method and electronic speckle interferometry method were introduced. The applications of these modern photomechanics methods in biomedical engineering from both domestic and abroad were introduced, respectively. This review will provide inspiring methods and experimental technique for biomedical engineering research and promote profound exploration.in the field. Key words: Optical measuring technology; Biomedicine engineering; Displcement fields; Stress fields

Use of electronic speckle interferometry for recording nanodisplacements

Advancement of nanomechanics and nanotechnologies assumes creation of adequate tools for measuring displacements in the nanoscale range. In the present paper, for these purposes we propose to use the method and hardware of electronic speckle interferometry, which have several advantages over the other known measurement means. We present an idea based on which the method of electronic speckle interferometry, primarily designed to be used to measure displacements in the submicron range, can be used to measure displacements that are hundreds of times smaller, i.e., of the order of 1 nanometer. We consider the theoretical justification of this idea and the program algorithm for its implementation and describe the methods, the test specimens, and the results of experimental metrological test of the possibility of measuring displacements in the nanoscale range by using the existing model of the electronic speckle interferometer.

Displacement and Stress Analysis around the Artificial Acetabular Cup in a Total Hip Replacement

In order to improve the service life of the artificial acetabular cup in a total hip replacement, it is important to determine the best material and design, and to assess the mechanical behavior around the cup. In this study, electronic speckle interferometry (ESPI) and the two-dimensional finite element method (FEM) are employed to investigate the mechanical behavior. The influence of the cancellous bone and cup thickness on mechanical behavior around the cup was investigated. Good agreement of the cup model was found between the ESPI measurements and FEM predictions. The following results were obtained. (1) Cancellous bone with a porous structure can be measured by the ESPI method. (2) There are discontinuities of the displacement distribution in the transverse direction in each boundary region of the cup, bone cement and cancellous bone. (3) The maximum shear stress exists in the boundary region of the cup and bone cement.

Displacement and Stress Analysis around Artificial Acetabular Cup

In order to improve the service life of the artificial acetabular cup, it is important to develop the material and design, and to assess the mechanical behavior around the cup. In this study, visual measurement technique, such as electronic speckle interferometry (ESPI) and two-dimensional finite element method (FEM) are employed to investigate the mechanical behavior. First, the influence of the characteristics of cancellous bone and cup thickness on mecanical behavior around the cup was investigated. Good agreement of the cup model analysis has been found between experiments and FEM predictions. In addition, detailed analysis was also carried out by FEM. Following results were mainly obtained. (1) Measurements of cancellouse bone with porous structure can be performed by the ESPI method. (2) There are discontinuities for the displacement distribution of the transverse direction in each boundary regions of cup, bone cement and cancellous bone. (3) The maximum shear stress exists in boundary region of cup and bone cement.