Application of neural network and finite element for condition monitoring of structures

This article analyses the dynamic behaviour of a beam structure containing multiple transverse cracks using neural network controller. The first three natural frequencies and mode shapes have been calculated using theoretical, finite-element, and experimental analysis for the cracked and un-cracked beam. Comparisons of the results among theoretical, finite-element, and experimental analysis have also been presented. The calculated vibration signatures were used to train the feed-forward multi-layered neural network controller with back-propagation technique for the prediction of cracks. Relative crack locations and relative crack depths are the output of the neural controller. Results obtained from the various analyses are validated using the developed experimental set-up. Results from neural controller have been presented for comparison with the output from theoretical, finite-element, and experimental analysis. From the evaluation of the performance of the neural network controller it is observed that the developed method can be used as a crack diagnostic tool in the domain of dynamically vibrating structures.

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