Implementation of the direct evaluation of strains in a frequency-based image analysis code for random patterns

A new approach for decoding displacements from surfaces encoded with random patterns has been developed and validated. The procedure is based on phase analysis of little zones of interest. Resolution in standard conditions (32×32 pixels2) is 2/100th pixel, for a spatial resolution of 9 pixels. Here we adapt new concepts proposed by Badulescu13 on the grid method to random patterns for the direct measurement of strains. First metrological results are encouraging: resolution is proportional to strain level, being 1/10th of the nominal value, for a spatial resolution of 9 pixels (ZOI 64×64 pixels2). Random noise have to be carefully controlled. A numerical example shows the relevance of the approach. Then, first application on a carbon fibre reinforced composite is developed. Fabric intertwining is studied using a tensile test. Over-strain are clearly visible, and results connect well with previous ones16.

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