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Applied Sciences, 2023 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 reconstruction in such panels, utilizing optical fiber sensors in
Qingfeng Zhu +7 more
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Sensor Placement Optimization for Shape Sensing of Plates and Shells Using Genetic Algorithm and Inverse Finite Element Method [PDF]
Sensors, 2022 This paper reports the first investigation of the inverse finite element method (iFEM) coupled with the genetic algorithm (GA) to optimize sensor placement models of plate/shell structures for their real-time and full-field deformation reconstruction ...
Maryam Ghasemzadeh, Adnan Kefal
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International Journal of Aerospace Engineering, 2018 The inverse finite element method (iFEM) for the 3D framework deformation reconstruction was introduced. As the process of iFEM did not require a priori knowledge, such as the modal shape, the loading, and the elastic-inertial material information of the
Yong Zhao, Jingli Du, Hong Bao, Qian Xu
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Sensors, 2023 The inverse finite element method (iFEM) is a novel method for reconstructing the full-field displacement of structures by discrete measurement strain. In practical engineering applications, the accuracy of iFEM is reduced due to the positional offset of
Jiewei Lu +3 more
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A Critical Comparison of Shape Sensing Algorithms: The Calibration Matrix Method versus iFEM [PDF]
SensorsTwo shape-sensing algorithms, the calibration matrix (CM) method and the inverse Finite Element Method (iFEM), were compared on their ability to accurately reconstruct displacements, strains, and loads and on their computational efficiency.
Cornelis de Mooij, Marcias Martinez
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Shock and Vibration, 2018 The inverse Finite Element Method (iFEM) is applied to reconstruct the displacement field of a shell structure which undergoes large deformations using discreet strain measurements as the prescribed data.
Alexander Tessler +4 more
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An Inverse FEM for Structural Health Monitoring of a Containership: Sensor Network Optimization for Accurate Displacement, Strain, and Internal Force Reconstruction [PDF]
SensorsIn naval engineering, particular attention has been given to containerships, as these structures are constantly exposed to potential damage during service hours and since they are essential for large-scale transportation.
Jacopo Bardiani +3 more
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Shape Sensing of Plate Structures Using the Inverse Finite Element Method: Investigation of Efficient Strain–Sensor Patterns [PDF]
Sensors, 2020 Methods for real-time reconstruction of structural displacements using measured strain data is an area of active research due to its potential application for Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) and morphing structure control.
Rinto Roy +3 more
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Sensors, 2017 This paper investigated the effect of sensor density and alignment for three-dimensional shape sensing of an airplane-wing-shaped thick panel subjected to three different loading conditions, i.e., bending, torsion, and membrane loads.
Adnan Kefal, Mehmet Yildiz
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A Comparative and Review Study on Shape and Stress Sensing of Flat/Curved Shell Geometries Using C0-Continuous Family of iFEM Elements [PDF]
Sensors, 2020 In this study, we methodologically compare and review the accuracy and performance of C0-continuous flat and curved inverse-shell elements (i.e., iMIN3, iQS4, and iCS8) for inverse finite element method (iFEM) in terms of shape, strain, and stress ...
Mohammad Amin Abdollahzadeh +2 more
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