Beam-like damage detection methodology using wavelet damage ratio and additional roving mass

Early damage detection plays an essential role in the safe and satisfactory maintenance of structures. This work investigates techniques use only damaged structure responses. A Timoshenko beam was modeled in finite element method, and an additional mass was applied along their length. Thus, a frequ...

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Main Authors: Juliana C. Santos, Marcus V. G. de Morais, Marcela R. Machado, Ramon Silva, Erwin U. L. Palechor, Welington V. Silva
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Language:English
Published: Gruppo Italiano Frattura 2022-09-01
Series:Fracture and Structural Integrity
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Online Access:https://3.64.71.86/index.php/fis/article/view/3670
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Ramon Silva
Erwin U. L. Palechor
Welington V. Silva
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description Early damage detection plays an essential role in the safe and satisfactory maintenance of structures. This work investigates techniques use only damaged structure responses. A Timoshenko beam was modeled in finite element method, and an additional mass was applied along their length. Thus, a frequency-shift curve is observed, and different damage identification techniques were used, such as the discrete wavelet transform and the derivatives of the frequency-shift curve. A new index called wavelet damage ratio(WDR) is defined as a metric to measure the damage levels. Damages were simulated like a mass discontinuity and a rotational spring (stiffness damage). Both models were compared to experimental tests since the mass added to the structure is a non-destructive tool. It was evaluated different damage levels and positions. Numerical results showed that all proposed techniques are efficient techniques for damage identification in Timoshenko's beams concerning low computational cost and practical application.
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spelling doaj-art-f23375b2f36a44159c39f347dc5705cb2025-02-03T10:34:52ZengGruppo Italiano FratturaFracture and Structural Integrity1971-89932022-09-011662Beam-like damage detection methodology using wavelet damage ratio and additional roving massJuliana C. Santos0Marcus V. G. de Morais1Marcela R. Machado2Ramon Silva3Erwin U. L. Palechor4Welington V. Silva5University of Brasilia, BrazilUniversity of Brasilia, BrazilUniversity of Brasilia, BrazilUniversity of Brasilia, BrazilFederal University of Cariri, BrazilUniversity of Brasilia, Brazil Early damage detection plays an essential role in the safe and satisfactory maintenance of structures. This work investigates techniques use only damaged structure responses. A Timoshenko beam was modeled in finite element method, and an additional mass was applied along their length. Thus, a frequency-shift curve is observed, and different damage identification techniques were used, such as the discrete wavelet transform and the derivatives of the frequency-shift curve. A new index called wavelet damage ratio(WDR) is defined as a metric to measure the damage levels. Damages were simulated like a mass discontinuity and a rotational spring (stiffness damage). Both models were compared to experimental tests since the mass added to the structure is a non-destructive tool. It was evaluated different damage levels and positions. Numerical results showed that all proposed techniques are efficient techniques for damage identification in Timoshenko's beams concerning low computational cost and practical application. https://3.64.71.86/index.php/fis/article/view/3670Structural Health MonitoringDamage detectionTimoshenko beamFrequency-shiftWaveletAdditional Roving Mass
spellingShingle Juliana C. Santos
Marcus V. G. de Morais
Marcela R. Machado
Ramon Silva
Erwin U. L. Palechor
Welington V. Silva
Beam-like damage detection methodology using wavelet damage ratio and additional roving mass
Fracture and Structural Integrity
Structural Health Monitoring
Damage detection
Timoshenko beam
Frequency-shift
Wavelet
Additional Roving Mass
title Beam-like damage detection methodology using wavelet damage ratio and additional roving mass
title_full Beam-like damage detection methodology using wavelet damage ratio and additional roving mass
title_fullStr Beam-like damage detection methodology using wavelet damage ratio and additional roving mass
title_full_unstemmed Beam-like damage detection methodology using wavelet damage ratio and additional roving mass
title_short Beam-like damage detection methodology using wavelet damage ratio and additional roving mass
title_sort beam like damage detection methodology using wavelet damage ratio and additional roving mass
topic Structural Health Monitoring
Damage detection
Timoshenko beam
Frequency-shift
Wavelet
Additional Roving Mass
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