AE Event

Definition

An AE event is a physical occurrence within a material that generates acoustic emission waves.

Explanation

It represents a real damage mechanism such as crack initiation, crack growth, or fiber breakage, which may produce multiple detectable signals.

Key Notes

• Represents actual damage activity
• One event can generate multiple hits
• Used in source-based analysis
• Critical for damage characterization

Related Terms

AE Hit, Damage Mechanisms, Source Location, Crack Growth