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  • Computational Mechanics
  • Structural Engineering
  • Applied Mathematics

Background:

  • Real-time structural displacement reconstruction from strain data is crucial for Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) and morphing structures.
  • The inverse Finite Element Method (iFEM) is effective for full-field reconstruction of displacements, strains, and stresses using sensor data.
  • Sensor number and placement are critical parameters, especially with limited sensor availability in practical applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To rigorously evaluate the impact of various strain sensor patterns on shape sensing accuracy.
  • To understand how reconstruction quality changes with respect to sensor positions for a rectangular plate.
  • To supplement existing iFEM modeling knowledge regarding optimal sensor configurations.

Main Methods:

  • Employed the inverse Finite Element Method (iFEM) for structural displacement reconstruction.
  • Evaluated multiple strain sensor patterns on a rectangular plate model.
  • Assessed reconstruction quality using line plots along plate sections and nodal displacement analysis with increasing sensor density.

Main Results:

  • Strain sensors distributed along the plate boundary effectively reconstruct simple displacement patterns.
  • Cross-diagonal strain sensor patterns show potential for improving the reconstruction of complex deformation patterns.
  • Reconstruction quality is sensitive to sensor density and spatial distribution.

Conclusions:

  • Sensor placement significantly influences the accuracy of displacement reconstruction using iFEM.
  • Boundary-based sensor configurations are suitable for basic shape sensing, while cross-diagonal patterns enhance accuracy for complex deformations.
  • This research provides valuable insights for optimizing sensor placement in practical SHM applications.