Ultrasonic field profile evaluation in acoustically inhomogeneous anisotropic materials using 2D ray tracing model: Numerical and experimental comparison

► Ultrasonic fields are evaluated in anisotropic materials using 2D ray tracing model. ► Directivity of the ray source is considered for calculating realistic ultrasonic fields. ► Ray tracing model results are validated quantitatively using 2D EFIT model. ► Ultrasonic fields are measured in austenitic welds using electrodynamic technique. ► Ray tracing model predictions are compared with experiments on austenitic welds.