Extension of the Coherent Gradient Sensor (CGS) to the Combined Measurement of In-Plane and Out-of-Plane Displacement Field Gradients

摘要

The Coherent Gradient Sensor (CGS) is extended to the optical differentiation of specular, diffracted wave fronts leading to the combined measurement of in- and out-of-plane displacement field gradients. A derivation of the underlying optical interference principles is presented along with an analysis of the effective instrument sensitivity. In order to demonstrate the capabilities of the technique, experimental measurements of crack-tip deformation fields were conducted under various loading conditions corresponding to mode-I, mode-II, and mixed mode near-tip crack fields. The experimental procedures and results of these tests are presented as validation of the technique. Keywords Coherent Gradient Sensor (CGS) - Diffracted wave front shearing - In-plane displacement field gradients - Out-of-plane displacement field gradients - Moiré - Fine pitch grating - Ronchi grating - Phase shifting - Phase map - Crack tip deformation fields - Mode I - Mode II - Mixed mode