Geometrically nonlinear deformation reconstruction of based on Euler–Bernoulli beam theory using a nonlinear iFEM algorithm

F Zhao, H Bao, F Zhang - Thin-Walled Structures, 2023 - Elsevier
Deformation reconstruction plays a vital role in the structural health monitoring systems. The
inverse finite element method (iFEM) has been demonstrated to be an accurate and robust …

[HTML][HTML] A novel shape sensing approach based on the coupling of Modal Virtual Sensor Expansion and iFEM: Numerical and experimental assessment on composite …

M Esposito - Computers & Structures, 2024 - Elsevier
Shape sensing, ie the reconstruction of the displacement field of a structure from discrete
strain measurements, is becoming crucial for the development of a modern Structural Health …

Hybrid Shell-Beam Inverse Finite Element Method for the Shape Sensing of Stiffened Thin-Walled Structures: Formulation and Experimental Validation on a …

M Esposito, R Roy, C Surace, M Gherlone - Sensors, 2023 - mdpi.com
This work presents a novel methodology for the accurate and efficient elastic deformation
reconstruction of thin-walled and stiffened structures from discrete strains. It builds on the …

Delamination detection and localization in vibrating composite plates and shells using the inverse finite element method

F Ganjdoust, A Kefal, A Tessler - Sensors, 2023 - mdpi.com
Delamination damage is one of the most critical damage modes of composite materials. It
takes place through the thickness of the laminated composites and does not show subtle …

Shape Sensing in Plate Structures through Inverse Finite Element Method Enhanced by Multi-Objective Genetic Optimization of Sensor Placement and Strain Pre …

E Del Priore, L Lampani - Sensors, 2024 - mdpi.com
The real-time reconstruction of the displacement field of a structure from a network of in situ
strain sensors is commonly referred to as “shape sensing”. The inverse finite element …

Delamination and skin-spar debond detection in composite structures using the inverse finite element method

R Roy, M Gherlone - Materials, 2023 - mdpi.com
This work presents a novel strategy for detecting and localizing intra-or inter-laminar
damages in composite structures using surface-instrumented strain sensors. It is based on …

[HTML][HTML] A methodology for applying isogeometric inverse finite element method to the shape sensing of stiffened thin-shell structures

E Del Priore, L Lampani - Thin-Walled Structures, 2024 - Elsevier
The capability of reconstructing the displacement field of a structure based on in-situ strain
measurements is referred to as “shape sensing” and constitutes a fundamental unit for the …

A comprehensive analysis for real-time shape and strain sensing of composite thin-walled structure

K Chen, Y Liu, H Bao - Measurement, 2023 - Elsevier
This study presents an effective and reliable shape sensing strategy to model the flat cross
section deformation of laminated composite thin-walled structure. The proposed strategy is …

Absolute Nodal Coordinate Formulation-Based Shape-Sensing Approach for Large Deformation: Three-Dimensional Beam

M Wu, S Tan, Y Qie, J Guo, H Yang, H Peng - AIAA Journal, 2024 - arc.aiaa.org
In recent years, fiber-optic shape sensing, which means reconstructing the deformation state
of structures from strain information measured by fiber-optic sensors, has attracted interest …

Enhanced Strain Field Reconstruction in Ship Stiffened Panels Using Optical Fiber Sensors and the Strain Function-Inverse Finite Element Method

Q Zhu, G Wu, J Zeng, Z Jiang, Y Yue, C Xiang, J Zhan… - Applied Sciences, 2023 - mdpi.com
Accurately reconstructing the strain field within stiffened ship panels is crucial for effective
structural health monitoring. This study presents a groundbreaking approach to strain field …