The methods and procedures used in mounting AE sensors can have significant effects upon the performance of those sensors. Optimum and reproducible detection of AE requires both appropriate sensor-mounting fixtures and consistent sensor-mounting procedures.

1. Scope

1.1 This document provides guidelines for mounting piezoelectric acoustic emission (AE) sensors.

This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

Index Terms

acoustic emission; acoustic emission sensors; acoustic emission transducers; AE; bonding agent; couplant; mounting fixture; waveguide;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 17.140.01 (Acoustic measurements and noise abatement in general)

Citing ASTM Standards

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