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Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSN › Conference contribution/Paper › peer-review
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TY - GEN
T1 - Theoretical background and prognostic modeling for benchmarking SHM sensors for composite structures
AU - Smelyanski, Vadim
AU - Hafiychuk, Vasyl
AU - Luchinsky, Dmitry G.
AU - Banks, Curtis
AU - Conn, Chris
AU - Miller, Jim
AU - Watson, Mike
PY - 2010/1/1
Y1 - 2010/1/1
N2 - This paper reports on analytical as well as computer simulation of waves propagating in sandwich-type composite structures. Sandwich-type composites are being studied for use in NASA's new heavy lift launch vehicle, and flaw detection is crucial for safety and for failure prognostics. Theoretical analysis, as well as numerical modeling, is needed for benchmarking of available technologies for structural health monitoring (SHM) sensors and sensor systems. This benchmarking activity is important for answering the basic question of what minimum flaw size can be detected by the existing SHM based monitoring methods. Sandwich panels with foam, WebCore and honeycomb structures were considered for use in this study. Eigenmode frequency analysis and Frequency Response Analysis of the panels were made to understand fundamental properties of the panel physics and limitations that may affect the application of current SHM sensors and methods. An analytical study of the transient wave propagation is considered based on Mindlin plate theory. The mathematical model, accompanied by numerical simulations, shows that small size defects can be recognized but the frequency of waves should be sufficiently high. It is concluded that a combination of analytical results coupled with the high-fidelity simulations should make it possible to analyze experimental data and to predict the applicability of SHM methods for this type of structure.
AB - This paper reports on analytical as well as computer simulation of waves propagating in sandwich-type composite structures. Sandwich-type composites are being studied for use in NASA's new heavy lift launch vehicle, and flaw detection is crucial for safety and for failure prognostics. Theoretical analysis, as well as numerical modeling, is needed for benchmarking of available technologies for structural health monitoring (SHM) sensors and sensor systems. This benchmarking activity is important for answering the basic question of what minimum flaw size can be detected by the existing SHM based monitoring methods. Sandwich panels with foam, WebCore and honeycomb structures were considered for use in this study. Eigenmode frequency analysis and Frequency Response Analysis of the panels were made to understand fundamental properties of the panel physics and limitations that may affect the application of current SHM sensors and methods. An analytical study of the transient wave propagation is considered based on Mindlin plate theory. The mathematical model, accompanied by numerical simulations, shows that small size defects can be recognized but the frequency of waves should be sufficiently high. It is concluded that a combination of analytical results coupled with the high-fidelity simulations should make it possible to analyze experimental data and to predict the applicability of SHM methods for this type of structure.
M3 - Conference contribution/Paper
AN - SCOPUS:84920540887
T3 - Annual Conference of the Prognostics and Health Management Society, PHM 2010
BT - Annual Conference of the Prognostics and Health Management Society, PHM 2010
PB - Prognostics and Health Management Society 2015
T2 - Annual Conference of the Prognostics and Health Management Society, PHM 2010
Y2 - 13 October 2010 through 16 October 2010
ER -