Damage identification using modal, static and thermographic analysis with additional control parameters

The present paper provides the analysis of identification of damage or material parameters by using variation of modal characteristics (eigenvalues and eigenmodes), static or dynamic compliance and temperature fields. The distance norm between the measured and predicted by model data is assumed to depend also on an additional control parameter introduced in the system in order to increase sensitivity with respect to identified parameters. In the case of frame and plate structures such assisting control can be executed by additional supports, masses or loads introduced into a structure. In the case of thermal loading, the distribution of heat sources or boundary temperature may constitute control parameters. The proposed methodology is illustrated by analyzing identification of location and magnitude of damage in beams and plates by means of variation of free frequency spectrum and the related free vibration modes. Similarly for the thermal problem the heat flux distribution on the boundary is specified in order to increase the sensitivity of the assumed distance norm. (C) 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.