An adaptive frequency domain finite element model for surface wave testing of pavements

Nils Rydén, M. Castaings

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Abstract

The proposed adaptive frequency domain finite element (FE) model makes it possible to simulate wave propagation in a pavement structure over a wide frequency range using a normal size computer. The geometry and mesh size are optimized and regenerated for each frequency using a simple script in a commercial FE software package. Results from the FE model agree well with normal mode dispersion curves for a 3-layer reference pavement model. The proposed approach is fast and computationally efficient and intended to be used as a forward model for iterative surface wave inversion.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationReview of Progress in Quantitative Nondestructive Evaluation, vols 28a and 28b
PublisherAmerican Institute of Physics (AIP)
Pages1481-1488
Volume1096
Publication statusPublished - 2009
Event35th Annual Review of Progress in Quantitative Nondestructive Evaluation - Chicago, IL, United States
Duration: 2008 Jul 202008 Jul 25

Publication series

Name
Volume1096
ISSN (Print)1551-7616
ISSN (Electronic)0094-243X

Conference

Conference35th Annual Review of Progress in Quantitative Nondestructive Evaluation
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityChicago, IL
Period2008/07/202008/07/25

Subject classification (UKÄ)

  • Geotechnical Engineering

Free keywords

  • Pavement
  • Surface Waves
  • Finite Element Modeling
  • Dispersion

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