Matrix crack detection in spatially random composite structures using fractal dimension

K. Umesh; Ranjan Ganguli

doi:10.1117/12.2048972

9 March 2014 Matrix crack detection in spatially random composite structures using fractal dimension

K. Umesh, Ranjan Ganguli

Proceedings Volume 9063, Nondestructive Characterization for Composite Materials, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Infrastructure, and Homeland Security 2014; 90630V (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2048972
Event: SPIE Smart Structures and Materials + Nondestructive Evaluation and Health Monitoring, 2014, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

Fractal dimension based damage detection method is studied for a composite structure with random material properties. A composite plate with localized matrix crack is considered. Matrix cracks are often seen as the initial damage mechanism in composites. Fractal dimension based method is applied to the static deformation curve of the structure to detect localized damage. Static deflection of a cantilevered composite plate under uniform loading is calculated using the finite element method. Composite material shows spatially varying random material properties because of complex manufacturing processes. Spatial variation of material property is represented as a two dimensional homogeneous Gaussian random field. Karhunen-Loeve (KL) expansion is used to generate a random field. The robustness of fractal dimension based damage detection methods is studied considering the composite plate with spatial variation in material properties.

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K. Umesh and Ranjan Ganguli "Matrix crack detection in spatially random composite structures using fractal dimension", Proc. SPIE 9063, Nondestructive Characterization for Composite Materials, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Infrastructure, and Homeland Security 2014, 90630V (9 March 2014); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2048972

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