Research project: Development of advanced non-destructive damage detection approach using vibrational power flow
Detection of damages in engineering structures is very important in maritime, aero, mechanical, and civil engineering fields. Identification of damage location is crucial for damage repair and control. Recently, more attention is being paid to non-destructive damage detection techniques. The energy flow-based dynamical damage detection strategy is a novel topic in this field. This research project will develop a new non-destructive damage detection approach using our developed power flow mode theory and power flow analysis method for vibrating structures with damages. It is aimed to detect damage non-destructively, accurately, reliably and to control damage deterioration in order to increase the safety, extend the working life and reduce the maintenance cost of engineering structures.