Novel direct-write ultrasonic transducers comprising piezoelectric poly (vinylidenefluoride/
trifluoroethylene)[P (VDF/TrFE)] polymer coatings which were in-situ deposited, crystallized …

The use of an acoustic nonlinear response has been accepted as a promising alternative for
the assessment of micro-structural damage in metallic solids. However, the full mechanism …

Tube/Pipe (TP) 304 stainless steel has been widely used in industry, but a change in its
microstructures may endanger its service safety, and it is essential to evaluate its …

Structural health monitoring (SHM) using direct-write transducers is an emerging technology
wherein the piezoelectric ultrasonic transducers are directly produced on the structures …

In this work, the ultrasound technique was used to monitor the damage of material subjected
to fatigue loads. Prediction of structural damage is critical for safe and reliable operation of …

Earthquakes are responsible for creating immense damage and demolition to various
facilities around the world. They are considered as a great challenge for humanity. Avoiding …

Earthquakes may create various kinds of causalities like loss of life and damage of property
depending upon its magnitude; causalities could range from small property damage to …

Osteoporosis is a common disease prevalent mostly among the elderly individuals. The
characteristics of osteoporosis include increased fragility which is caused due to the …

Featured Application The results of this study can be applied to design reinforced concrete
(RC) waffle-flat-plate structures with hysteretic dampers capable of enduring bidirectional …

As past earthquakes hazards have demonstrated huge loss of life and building stock,
affecting the social and economic conditions of a country it was necessary to use and …