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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Structural Health Monitoring

Background:

  • Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) aims to reduce maintenance costs and extend the lifespan of structures.
  • The electromechanical impedance (EMI) method is sensitive to early-stage damage.
  • Developing low-cost, robust damage detection systems remains an ongoing research challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a novel data fusion technique for robust damage detection using the EMI method.
  • To develop a new fused parameter (F) by combining resistance (R) and conductance (G) information.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of the fused parameter in detecting various damage types.

Main Methods:

  • Investigated resistance (R) and conductance (G) data within a specific frequency band.
  • Developed a novel fused parameter (F) by combining R and G.
  • Quantified damage detection using Root Mean Square Deviation (RMSD), Mean Absolute Percentage Deviation (MAPD), and RMSDk indices.

Main Results:

  • The fused parameter (F) demonstrated increased robustness in damage detection compared to individual R and G values.
  • The method was successfully applied to detect simulated damage in an aluminum plate and GFRP structures.
  • Damage scenarios included varying hole sizes, delamination, and impact-induced damage.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed data fusion approach enhances the reliability of damage detection in SHM.
  • The novel fused parameter (F) offers a more robust metric for assessing structural integrity.
  • This technique contributes to the development of more effective and cost-efficient SHM systems.