Experimental strain modal analysis for beam-like structure by using distributed fiber optics

L. Cheng*, G. Busca, A. Cigada

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Abstract

Modal analysis is commonly considered as an effective tool to obtain the inherent characteristics of structures including natural frequency, modal damping and mode shapes, which are significant indicators for monitoring the health status of engineering structures. In this paper, distributed fiber optics, as dense measurement transducer has been applied into acquiring huge amount of strain data along the beam surface. Thanks to the dense spatial resolution, CMIF (Complex Mode Indicator Function) is used to identify strain modal parameters like natural frequency and modal damping. Strain mode shapes can be obtained by using SVD technique. © 2016, IMEKO-International Measurement Federation Secretariat. All rights reserved.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication14th IMEKO TC10 Workshop on Technical Diagnostics 2016: New Perspectives in Measurements, Tools and Techniques for Systems Reliability, Maintainability and Safety
PublisherIMEKO-International Measurement Federation Secretariat
Pages 338 - 341
Number of pages4
Publication statusPublished - 2016
Externally publishedYes
Event14th IMEKO TC10 Workshop on Technical Diagnostics 2016: New Perspectives in Measurements, Tools and Techniques for Systems Reliability, Maintainability and Safety - Milan, Italy
Duration: 27-Jun-201628-Jun-2016

Conference

Conference14th IMEKO TC10 Workshop on Technical Diagnostics 2016
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityMilan
Period27/06/201628/06/2016

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