ULTRASOUND - A USEFUL TOOL TO INVESTIGATE COMPLEX MATERIALS

Abstract

In the paper ultrasonic techniques more frequently used for studies of complex materials are reviewed. The scope of the paper is limited to methods that serve for evaluation of material properties, neglecting other methods as for example those, which are applied in image analysis. Discussion of selected applications of the discussed techniques for identification of properties of some complex materials and remarks to model approaches used within the procedures are included.