Title :
A method for crack detection in structures using piezoelectric sensors and actuators
Author :
Han, Yong ; Misra, Arun K. ; Mateescu, Dan
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Mech. Eng., McGill Univ., Montreal, Que., Canada
Abstract :
A vibration-based method of detection of the crack in the structures by using piezoelectric sensors and actuators glued to the surface of the structure. It was found that using a lower frequency, such as 5% of the natural frequency results in easier detection of the crack based on the output voltage difference of the piezoelectric sensors.
Keywords :
crack detection; piezoelectric actuators; surface structure; crack detection; natural frequency; output voltage difference; piezoelectric actuators; piezoelectric sensors; surface structure; vibration-based method; Finite element methods; Frequency; Mechanical sensors; Piezoelectric actuators; Stress; Strips; Structural beams; Vectors; Vibrations; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
MEMS, NANO and Smart Systems, 2005. Proceedings. 2005 International Conference on
Print_ISBN :
0-7695-2398-6
DOI :
10.1109/ICMENS.2005.1
