Skip to main navigation Skip to main content
  • E-Submission

JKSPE : Journal of the Korean Society for Precision Engineering

OPEN ACCESS
ABOUT
BROWSE ARTICLES
EDITORIAL POLICIES
FOR CONTRIBUTORS

Page Path

1
results for

"Piezoelectric patch"

Article category

Keywords

Publication year

Authors

"Piezoelectric patch"

Regular
Precise Damping Ratio Measurement of Bronze Castings via Acoustic Resonance Excitation and Piezoelectric Patches
Chun-Soo Won, Chung-Seog Oh
J. Korean Soc. Precis. Eng. 2026;43(10):1037-1044.
Published online October 1, 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.7736/JKSPE.026.00060
The damping ratio is a crucial modal property that influences the sound duration and acoustic quality of traditional Korean bells. This study presents a high-precision measurement methodology utilizing non-contact acoustic resonance excitation and lightweight piezoelectric patches, specifically designed to address the limitations of conventional contact-based methods. Traditional accelerometers introduce significant errors due to mass loading and cable stiffness; in contrast, the proposed method employs a lightweight piezoelectric patch combined with selective acoustic resonance to minimize parasitic damping. Specimens with varying tin and silicon content were fabricated and tested. Verification results indicate that the coefficient of variation for the measured damping ratio decreased from 24% (observed with the conventional method) to less than 10%, demonstrating improved repeatability and precision. Notably, the damping ratio reaches a minimum at approximately 13 wt% tin, providing scientific validation for the potential optimized chemical composition of the Divine Bell of King Seongdeok. Furthermore, the damping ratio was observed to decrease as the resonance frequency increased from 110 to 245 Hz. This research establishes a technical foundation for accurate acoustic simulation and the modern restoration of traditional metallic musical instruments.
  • 24 View
  • 1 Download