Katsuhiko Yamaguchi
Papers
2
Total Citations
4
H-Index
2
About
Katsuhiko Yamaguchi is a dedicated researcher in the field of non-destructive evaluation and materials science, with a focused expertise in magnetic testing methods for structural integrity assessment. His primary research centers on the detection of residual stress in iron-based materials, a critical factor in preventing metal fatigue and ensuring long-term infrastructure safety. Yamaguchi’s major contribution is the development of a novel residual stress detector that leverages angle-resolved Barkhausen noise—a dynamic magnetic phenomenon sensitive to microstructural changes. By measuring the angular dependence of this noise, his work offers a more convenient and potentially more accurate method for early fatigue detection compared to conventional techniques. Although his most-cited papers have garnered modest citation counts (2 each), their conceptual foundation is significant for advancing practical, non-invasive monitoring tools in civil and mechanical engineering. Yamaguchi’s research bridges fundamental magnetic behavior with real-world safety applications, making his work particularly relevant for students and engineers interested in smart sensing, structural health monitoring, and the intersection of materials physics with industrial reliability.
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Top Papers
- 1New residual stress detector using angle resolved Barkhausen noise2 citations · 2011
- 2New residual stress detector using angle resolved Barkhausen noise2 citations · 2005