Application of Frequency Ratio in Structural Damage Detection

Abstract:

In order to verify the feasibility and validity of frequency ratio as diagnostic parameter in structural damage detection proposed in the Musical Tone Law Method (MTLM), steel pipes and three-story steel frame structure model tests are carried out. According to the experiment results, it is clear that the diagnostic parameter is effective for symmetrical structure in structural damage detection, such as cable structure, framed structure, and so on. Model tests prove that the frequency ratio is effective in detecting the 3mm width crack damage of steel pipe. In the damage detection test of three-story steel frame structure, the parameter also successfully diagnosed the damage caused by bolts loosening at the node of model.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 578-579)
• Pages: 1153-1156
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.578-579.1153
• Online since: July 2014
• Authors: Hong Biao Liu*, Qiang Zhang
• Keywords: Frequency Ratio, Steel Pipe, Structural Damage Detection, Vibration Measurement

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