Abstract:
Based on the theory of ultrasonic phased-array and the total focus method (TFM), the finite element model of phased-array TFM is established by using ABAQUS finite element software for defect detection in a 30mm-thick Q235 steel plate. According to the simulation results, the phased-array TFM imaging algorithm is programmed in MATLAB. The TFM finite element detection model and the phased array TFM algorithm are verified by using ultrasonic multi-channel experimental platform. It is shown that the finite element simulation results are in good agreement with the experimental results.