Damage detection by mixed measurements using accelerometers and strain gages

This work investigates the relationship between the FRFs (frequency response functions) measured by accelerometers and strain gages utilized widely for investigating structural performance. Modifying the GDM (global-deviation method), this study examines the possibility of damage detection in utilizing both sensors together. The experimental results on the mixed utilization of two sensors show that the SFRF (strain frequency response function) data measured by strain gages in the neighborhood of end supports are more practical in establishing the baseline curve than the DFRF (displacement frequency response function) data measured by accelerometers. It is shown that the modified GDM can be effectively utilized in detecting damage based on the mixed measurements of accelerometers and strain gages.

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