Finite element optimization by pulsed thermography with adaptive response surfaces.

Anite element (FE) model is updated and optimized by making use of the surface temperature distribution captured with pulsed thermography (PT) on a PVC plate. The temperature distribution across the surface can be measured. As the amount of experimental data to be used in this case is very high, an accurate, time-ecient adaptive response surface optimization algorithm is developed. The FE model will become more accurate and the simulations more realistic. The major advantages of using PT are that one picture contains the complete structure temperature data and that it is a non-contact technique.

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