Document Type
Thesis
Degree
Master of Science
Department
Mechanical Engineering
Advisor's Name
Ibrahim Tansel
Advisor's Title
Committee Chair
Advisor's Name
Igor Tsukanov
Advisor's Name
Sabri Tosunoglu
Keywords
LAMB WAVES, STRUCTURAL HEALTH MONITORING, SURFACE RESPONSE TO EXCITATION
Date of Defense
11-10-2010
Abstract
Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) is a process of implementing a damage identification procedure for mechanical, aerospace and civil engineering infrastructure. Any change in the geometric properties, boundary conditions and behavior of material is defined as damage of these systems. In the past 10 years, there has been an accelerated increase in the amount of research related to SHM [1]. Hence, the increased interest in SHM to a wide range of industries and its correlated capability for significant life-safety and economic benefits has motivated the need for this thesis topic. The objective of this thesis study was to explore SHM approach to monitor and detect a change and/or damage in plates using Lamb wave propagation and surface response to excitation. First, the endurance of sensors and the adhesive used was evaluated. Next, the experimental data from the prepared samples was collected, compared, and evaluated. The obtained results indicated the severity and location of the defects.
Recommended Citation
Singh, Gurjiwan, "Monitoring the Health of Plates with Simultaneous Application of Lamb Waves and Surface Response to Excitation Approaches" (2010). FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 292.
http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/292