Journal Articles

1. Luyu Bo, Jiali Li, Zhide Wang, Chongpeng Qiu, Bowen Cai, Yingshan Du, Teng Li, Hongye Liu, Zhenhua Tian, "Frequency-Locked Wireless Multifunctional Surface Acoustic Wave Sensors," Advanced Sensor Research, 2024: 2400083. [PDF]

2. B Cai, T Li, L Bo, J Li, R Sullivan, C Sun, W Huberty, Z Tian, "Development of a piezo stack–laser doppler vibrometer sensing approach for characterizing shear wave dispersion and local viscoelastic property distributions," Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 214: 111389, 2024.

3. C. Zamiela, Z. Jiang, R. Stokes, Z. Tian, A. Netchaev, C. Dickerson, W. Tian, L. Bian, “Deep Multi-Modal U-Net Fusion Methodology of Thermal and Ultrasonic Images for Porosity Detection in Additive Manufacturing,” Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, 2023, 145: 061009.

4. A.A. Mamun, M.M. Bappy, A.S. Mudiyanselage, J. Li, Z. Jiang, Z. Tian, S. Fuller, T.C. Falls, L. Bian, W. Tian, “Multi-channel sensor fusion for real-time bearing fault diagnosis by frequency-domain multilinear principal component analysis,” The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 2023, 124: 1321-1334.

5. Z. Tian, S. Howden, Z. Ma, W. Xiao, L. Yu, “Pulsed laser-scanning laser Doppler vibrometer (PL-SLDV) phased arrays for damage detection in aluminum plates,” Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 2019, 121, 158-170. [PDF]

6. L. Yu, Z. Tian, X. Li, R. Zhu, G. Huang, “Core-skin debonding detection in honeycomb sandwich structures through guided wave wavefield analysis,” Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, 2019, 30: 1306-1317. [PDF]

7. Z. Tian, L. Yu, X. Sun, B. Lin, “Damage localization with fiber Bragg grating Lamb wave sensing through adaptive phased array imaging,” Structural Health Monitoring, 2019, 18: 334-344. [PDF]

8. P. Guo, B. Deng, X. Lan, K. Zhang, H. Li, Z. Tian†, H. Xu, “Water level sensing in a steel vessel using quasi-Scholte waves,” Journal of Sensors, 2017, 2596291. [PDF]

9. P. Guo, H. Xu, Z. Tian, B. Deng, X. Lan, X. Chen, “Optimal design of electromagnetic acoustic transducer and application research of damage imaging for plate-like structures,” Chinese Journal of Sensors and Actuators, 2017, 30: 1-8. 

10. H. Xu, P. Guo, Z. Tian, B. Deng, K. Zhang, “Research on non-immersive water level measurement method based on ultrasonic guided waves,” Chinese Journal of Scientific Instrument, 2017, 38: 1150-1158. 

11. H. Xu, P. Guo, H. Li, Z. Tian, B. Deng, “Thickness measuring method of high-temperature power plant structures based on SH mode waveguide,” China Mechanical Engineering, 2017, 28: 757-763.

12. P. Guo, Z. Tian, H. Li, H. Xu, “Comparison Analysis of the Propagation Characteristics of Lamb Waves in Plates and Longitudinal Waves in Pipes,” Nondestructive Testing, 2017, 39: 42-48. 

13. Z. Tian†, L. Yu, C.A.C. Leckey, “Rapid guided wave delamination detection and quantification in composites using global-local sensing,” Smart Materials and Structures, 2016, 085042. [PDF]

14. L. Yu, Z. Tian†, “Guided wave phased array beamforming and imaging in composite plates,” Ultrasonics, 2016, 68:43-53. [PDF]

15. Z. Tian†, L. Yu, C.A.C. Leckey, J. Seebo, “Guided wave imaging for detection and evaluation of impact induced delamination in composites,” Smart Materials and Structures, 2015, 24: 105019. [PDF]

16. L. Yu, Z. Tian†, P. Ziehl, M. ElBatanouny, “Crack detection in grout structures with passive/active methods,” Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 2015, 04015168. [PDF]

17. L. Yu, Z. Tian†, C.A.C. Leckey, “Crack imaging and quantification in aluminum plates with guided wave wavenumber analysis methods,” Ultrasonics, 2015, 62:203-212. [PDF]

18. Z. Tian, L. Yu, C.A.C. Leckey, “Delamination detection and quantification on laminated composite structures with Lamb waves and wavenumber analysis,” Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, 2015, 26: 1726-1738. [PDF]

19. L. Yu, Z. Tian†, “Case study of guided wave propagation in a water-immersed steel plate,” Case Studies in Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation, 2015, 3: 1-8. [PDF]

20. Z. Tian, L. Yu, “Lamb wave frequency-wavenumber analysis and decomposition,” Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, 2014, 25: 1107-1123. [PDF]

21. Z. Tian, H. Xu, H. Li, Y. Chang, “Analytical modeling of Lamb waves based on transfer function method,” Chinese Journal of Solid Mechanics, 2014, 35: 285-291. 

22. Z. Tian, H. Xu, H. Li, Y. Chang, “Damage detection for plate based on a single-transmitter multi-receiver PZT array,” China Mechanical Engineering, 2014, 25: 3077-3087. 

23. L. Yu, Z. Tian,  “Lamb wave structural health monitoring using a hybrid PZT-laser vibrometer approach,” Structural Health Monitoring, 2013, 12: 469-483. [PDF]

24. L. Yu, C.A.C. Leckey, Z. Tian,  “Study on crack scattering in aluminum plates with Lamb wave frequency-wavenumber analysis,” Smart Materials and Structures, 2013, 22: 065019. [PDF]

25. Z. Tian, H. Xu, Z. Yang, “Focusing imaging of cracks in pipes based on torsional modes,” China Mechanical Engineering, 2013, 24: 85-89. 

26. H. Li, H. Xu, Z. Tian, “Detection of Damages in Plates Based on Symmetric Lamb Waves,” Nondestructive Testing, 2012, 9: 004. 

Conference Papers and Presentations

1. Z. Tian, L. Yu, C. Leckey, “Delamination detection using guided wave phased arrays,” American Society for Composite (ASC) Technical Conference, Williamsburg, VA, Sep. 2016. [PDF]

2. X. Sun, Z. Tian, B. Lin, L. Yu, “Damage Detection with Guided Waves and Fiber Bragg Grating Sensor Arrays,” ASME - Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, Stowe, Vermont, USA, Sept. 2016. [PDF]

3. Z. Tian, S. Howden, L. Ma, B. Lin, L. Yu, “Damage detection in thick steel plates using guided ultrasonic waves and non-contact laser vibrometry,” ASME – Pressure Vessels & Piping Conference, Vancouver, Canada, July 2016. [PDF]

4. Z. Tian, C. Leckey, L. Yu, “Phased array beamforming and imaging in composite laminates using guided waves,” SPIE - Smart Structures / NDE, Las Vegas, Nevada, Mar. 2016. [PDF]

5. X. Sun, Z. Tian, B. Lin, L. Yu, “Guided wave damage detection with PZT-FBG sensing,” SPIE - Smart Structures / NDE, Las Vegas, Nevada, Mar. 2016. [PDF]

6. Z. Tian, C. Leckey, L. Yu, “Multi-site delamination detection in composites through guided wave based global-local sensing,” AIP - Annual Review of Progress in Quantitative Nondestructive Evaluation, Atlanta, GA, July. 2016. [PDF]

7. Z. Tian, L. Yu, “Damage imaging and quantification using spectral field,” ASME - Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, Colorado Springs, CO, Sep. 2015. [PDF]

8. Z. Tian, X. Sun, L. Ma, B. Lin, L. Yu, “Guided wave sensing with fiber Bragg grating optic sensors and embedment,” International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring, Stanford, CA, Sep. 2015. [PDF]

9. Z. Tian, X. Sun, L. Ma, L. Yu, “Non-contact gas accumulation detection in water loaded pipes using guided waves,” ASME – Pressure Vessels & Piping Conference, Boston, MA, July 2015. [PDF]

10. P. Guo, H. Li, Z. Tian, H. Xu, “Guided wave damage detection in power-plant-tubes by using magnetostrictive transducer arrays,” ASME – Pressure Vessels & Piping Conference, Boston, MA, July 2015. [PDF]

11. Z. Tian, C.A.C. Leckey, L. Yu, J. P. Seebo, “Impact induced delamination detection and quantification with guided wavefield analysis,” SPIE - Smart Structures / NDE, San Diego, CA, Mar. 2015. [PDF]

12. Z. Tian, L. Yu, G. Huang, M. van Tooren, W. Mitchell, “Wavenumber study of guided waves in aluminum honeycomb sandwich structures,” SPIE - Smart Structures / NDE, San Diego, CA, Mar. 2015. [PDF]

13. Z. Tian, C. A. C. Leckey, J. P. Seebo, L. Yu, “Guided wave delamination detection and quantification with wavefield data analysis,” ASME - Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, Newport, RI, Sep. 2014. [PDF]

14. Z. Tian, G. Huang, L. Yu, “Study of guided wave propagation in honeycomb sandwich structures,” ASME - Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, Newport, RI, Sep. 2014. [PDF]

15. Z. Tian, L. Yu, “Damage assessment in metal plates by using laser vibrometer measurements,” SEM - Annual Conference & Exposition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics, Greenville, SC, June 2014. [PDF]

16. Z. Tian, L. Yu, “A novel guided ultrasonic wave sensor for quantitative gas accumulation sensing in nuclear coolant pipes,” ANS - International Congress on Advances in Nuclear Power Plants, Charlotte, NC, April 2014. [PDF]

17. Z. Tian, L. Yu, P. Ziehl, M. EL-Batanouny, “Dual mode sensing for continuous crack monitoring on grout nuclear in-situ decommissioning structures,” ANS - Congress on Advances in Nuclear Power Plants, Charlotte, NC, April 2014. [PDF]

18. Z. Tian, L. Yu, C.A.C. Leckey, “Guided wave propagation study on laminated composites by using frequency-wavenumber technique,” SPIE - Smart Structures / NDE, San Diego, CA, Mar. 2014. [PDF]

19. Z. Tian, L. Yu, “Single mode Lamb wave phased array beamforming with hybrid PZT-SLDV sensing,” SPIE - Smart Structures / NDE, San Diego, CA, Mar. 2014. [PDF]

20. Z. Tian, C.A.C. Leckey, L. Yu, “Damage detection in composite structures with wavenumber array data processing,” ASME - Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, Snowbird, Utah, Sep. 2013. [PDF]

21. Z. Tian, L. Yu, “Dual mode sensing on grout structures with piezoelectric sensors,” International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring, Stanford, CA, Sep. 2013. [PDF]

22. Z. Tian, L. Yu, “Study on guided wave propagation in a water loaded plate with wavenumber analysis techniques,” AIP - Annual Review of Progress in Quantitative Nondestructive Evaluation, Baltimore, MD, July. 2013. [PDF]

23. Z. Tian, L. Yu, “3D guided wave motion analysis on laminated composites,” AIP - Annual Review of Progress in Quantitative Nondestructive Evaluation, Baltimore, MD, July. 2013. [PDF]

24. Z. Tian, L. Yu, M. EL- Batanouny, P. Ziehl, L. Zhao, “A dual mode imaging array for damage detection in grout structures,” SPIE - Smart Structures / NDE, San Diego, CA, Mar. 2013. [PDF]

25. Z. Tian, C.A.C. Leckey, M. Rogge, L. Yu, “Crack detection with Lamb wave wavenumber analysis,” SPIE - Smart Structures / NDE, San Diego, CA, Mar. 2013. [PDF]

26. Z. Tian, L. Yu, “Lamb wave propagation study using frequency-wavenumber analysis,” ASME - Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, Stone Mountain, GA, Sep. 2012. [PDF]

27. L. Yu, L. Zhao, Z. Tian, V. Giurgiutiu, P. Ziehl, “Dual mode sensing of crack growth in steel bridge structures,” ASME - Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, Stone Mountain, CA, Sep. 2012. [PDF]

28. L. Yu, Z. Tian, L. Zhao, “Gas accumulation detection in a water tank using Lamb waves,” ASME - Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, Stone Mountain, CA, Sep. 2012. [PDF]

29. Z. Tian, L. Yu, “Lamb wave structural health monitoring using frequency-wavenumber analysis,” AIP - Annual Review of Progress in Quantitative Nondestructive Evaluation, Denver, CO, July. 2012. [PDF]

30. L. Yu, B. Lin, Y.J. Shin, J. Wang, Z. Tian, “Ultrasonic gas accumulation detection and evaluation in nuclear cooling pipes,” SPIE - Smart Structures / NDE, San Diego, CA, Mar. 2012. [PDF]

Book Chapter

1. L. Yu, Z. Tian, “Phased array techniques for damage detection in aerospace structures,” Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) in Aerospace Structures, Editors: F.G. Yuan, G. Jones, Woodhead Publishing, (2016). [LINK]

Dissertation

1. “Guided Wave Based Integrated Structural Health Monitoring and Nondestructive Evaluation”, Z. Tian, 12/2015. [PDF]