Rapid and cost-efficient approach for non-contact measurement in experimental mechanics

The advancement of computer vision and computational technology is creating revolutionary possibilities for applications in various areas of experimental mechanics. This paper introduces a novel approach that leverages object boundary detection for non-contact displacement measurement in tensile tes...

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Main Authors: Ondrej Piroh, Jaroslav Majko, Marián Handrik, Milan Vaško, Jakub Cienciala, Michal Šofer, Martin Fusek, Milan Sága
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Published: Elsevier 2025-06-01
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author Ondrej Piroh
Jaroslav Majko
Marián Handrik
Milan Vaško
Jakub Cienciala
Michal Šofer
Martin Fusek
Milan Sága
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description The advancement of computer vision and computational technology is creating revolutionary possibilities for applications in various areas of experimental mechanics. This paper introduces a novel approach that leverages object boundary detection for non-contact displacement measurement in tensile testing. Current market-available technologies for displacement measurement often prove to be inefficient due to high initial investment costs and numerous operational limitations. In response, the authors present a new approach with zero investment requirements for well-equipped laboratories. Additional advantages of this technique include versatility, simplicity, and proven accuracy for tensile testing. The system described allows measurements on specimens with both circular and rectangular cross-sections, without stringent requirements for surface preparation or lighting conditions. The technology requires minimal staff training, and is suitable for materials with both, low and high ductility. At the same time, it enables measurements for a wide range of problems, such as tensile testing, creep, thermal expansion, or acceleration measurements. Moreover, thanks to its simplicity and lower computational demands, this technique holds promising potential for real-time evaluation in the future.
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spelling doaj-art-aa847fe5941e4eb89e5f1e5e84ca21ea2025-08-20T03:19:53ZengElsevierResults in Engineering2590-12302025-06-012610540810.1016/j.rineng.2025.105408Rapid and cost-efficient approach for non-contact measurement in experimental mechanicsOndrej Piroh0Jaroslav Majko1Marián Handrik2Milan Vaško3Jakub Cienciala4Michal Šofer5Martin Fusek6Milan Sága7Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Applied Mechanics, University of Žilina, Univerzitná 8215/1, Žilina 010 26, Slovak Republic; Corresponding author.Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Applied Mechanics, University of Žilina, Univerzitná 8215/1, Žilina 010 26, Slovak RepublicFaculty of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Applied Mechanics, University of Žilina, Univerzitná 8215/1, Žilina 010 26, Slovak RepublicFaculty of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Applied Mechanics, University of Žilina, Univerzitná 8215/1, Žilina 010 26, Slovak RepublicFaculty of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Applied Mechanics, VSB-Technical University of Ostrava, 17. Listopadu 15/2127, Ostrava 708 33, Czech RepublicFaculty of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Applied Mechanics, VSB-Technical University of Ostrava, 17. Listopadu 15/2127, Ostrava 708 33, Czech RepublicFaculty of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Applied Mechanics, VSB-Technical University of Ostrava, 17. Listopadu 15/2127, Ostrava 708 33, Czech RepublicFaculty of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Applied Mechanics, University of Žilina, Univerzitná 8215/1, Žilina 010 26, Slovak RepublicThe advancement of computer vision and computational technology is creating revolutionary possibilities for applications in various areas of experimental mechanics. This paper introduces a novel approach that leverages object boundary detection for non-contact displacement measurement in tensile testing. Current market-available technologies for displacement measurement often prove to be inefficient due to high initial investment costs and numerous operational limitations. In response, the authors present a new approach with zero investment requirements for well-equipped laboratories. Additional advantages of this technique include versatility, simplicity, and proven accuracy for tensile testing. The system described allows measurements on specimens with both circular and rectangular cross-sections, without stringent requirements for surface preparation or lighting conditions. The technology requires minimal staff training, and is suitable for materials with both, low and high ductility. At the same time, it enables measurements for a wide range of problems, such as tensile testing, creep, thermal expansion, or acceleration measurements. Moreover, thanks to its simplicity and lower computational demands, this technique holds promising potential for real-time evaluation in the future.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590123025014781Computer visionNoncontact extensometerMATLABDigital image correlationbwboundariesTensile testing
spellingShingle Ondrej Piroh
Jaroslav Majko
Marián Handrik
Milan Vaško
Jakub Cienciala
Michal Šofer
Martin Fusek
Milan Sága
Rapid and cost-efficient approach for non-contact measurement in experimental mechanics
Results in Engineering
Computer vision
Noncontact extensometer
MATLAB
Digital image correlation
bwboundaries
Tensile testing
title Rapid and cost-efficient approach for non-contact measurement in experimental mechanics
title_full Rapid and cost-efficient approach for non-contact measurement in experimental mechanics
title_fullStr Rapid and cost-efficient approach for non-contact measurement in experimental mechanics
title_full_unstemmed Rapid and cost-efficient approach for non-contact measurement in experimental mechanics
title_short Rapid and cost-efficient approach for non-contact measurement in experimental mechanics
title_sort rapid and cost efficient approach for non contact measurement in experimental mechanics
topic Computer vision
Noncontact extensometer
MATLAB
Digital image correlation
bwboundaries
Tensile testing
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590123025014781
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