Vibration-based damage detection algorithm for WTT structures

Tuan-Cuong Nguyen; Tae-Hwan Kim; Sang-Hoon Choi; Joo-Young Ryu; Jeong-Tae Kim

doi:10.1117/12.2219059

8 April 2016 Vibration-based damage detection algorithm for WTT structures

Tuan-Cuong Nguyen, Tae-Hwan Kim, Sang-Hoon Choi, Joo-Young Ryu, Jeong-Tae Kim

Proceedings Volume 9804, Nondestructive Characterization and Monitoring of Advanced Materials, Aerospace, and Civil Infrastructure 2016; 98040I (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2219059
Event: SPIE Smart Structures and Materials + Nondestructive Evaluation and Health Monitoring, 2016, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Abstract

In this paper, the integrity of a wind turbine tower (WTT) structure is nondestructively estimated using its vibration responses. Firstly, a damage detection algorithm using changes in modal characteristics to predict damage locations and severities in structures is outlined. Secondly, a finite element (FE) model based on a real WTT structure is established by using a commercial software, Midas FEA. Thirdly, forced vibration tests are performed on the FE model of the WTT structure under various damage scenarios. The changes in modal parameters such as natural frequencies and mode shapes are examined for damage monitoring in the structure. Finally, the feasibility of the vibration-based damage detection method is numerically verified by predicting locations and severities of the damage in the FE model of the WTT structure.

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Tuan-Cuong Nguyen, Tae-Hwan Kim, Sang-Hoon Choi, Joo-Young Ryu, and Jeong-Tae Kim "Vibration-based damage detection algorithm for WTT structures", Proc. SPIE 9804, Nondestructive Characterization and Monitoring of Advanced Materials, Aerospace, and Civil Infrastructure 2016, 98040I (8 April 2016); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2219059

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