Finite Element Modeling of Ultrasonic Wave Scattering on Cracks

A twodimensional plain strain finite element model of infinite plate is developed to investigate the ultrasonic wave propagation and scattering on three kinds of cracks: parallel to the surface, 450 oblique angle to the surface, and quartercircle. In order to show the scattering and complex modeconversion clearly, the total field is decomposed into longitudinal and transverse parts and the scattered field is obtained by subtracting incident wave from the total field. The results are presented in the form of snapshots and Ascan plots.