Crack detection using nonlinear output frequency response functions - an experimental study

The new concept of Nonlinear Output Frequency Response Functions (NOFRFs) is introduced in this paper to detect cracks in beams using frequency domain information. The results show that the NOFRFs are a sensitive indicator of the presence of cracks providing the excitation is of an appropriate strength. The new results provide a novel and effective method for the detection of cracks in beams, with applications in structural fault diagnosis.

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