Statistical Time Series Methods for Structural Health Monitoring

Professor Spilios D. Fassois

Stochastic Mechanical Systems & Automation (SMSA) Laboratory Department of Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering University of Patras, GR 265 00 Patras, Greece fassois@mech.upatras.gr http://www.mech.upatras.gr/sms

European Course on Structural Health Monitoring

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Concluding Remarks and Outlook

Concluding Remarks and Outlook

Concluding Remarks and Outlook

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Statistical Time Series Methods for SHM

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Concluding Remarks and Outlook

Statistical time series methods for SHM were presented. The main elements and phases of statistical time series methods for SHM:

Random vibration data acquisition

BASELINE PHASE

Statistical model building (model identification)

Statistical decision making and estimation

Fault detection Fault identification (localisation) Fault estimation

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INSPECTION PHASE
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Statistical time series methods are inverse type vibration based SHM methods. They may be non-parametric or parametric - the latter are potentially more accurate. They may be excitation-response or response-only - the former should be preferred whenever possible. Statistical time series methods presented:
PSD based

Non-parametric

FRF based Coherence measure based Model parameter based

Residual variance based Residual uncorrelatedness based Likelihood function based Subspace identification residual based
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Parametric
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Model residual based Functional Model based

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Why use statistical time series methods for SHM?

No need for physics-based or nite element models No need for complete models (partial models and limited excitation/responses suce) Inherent accounting of uncertainty (environmental, measurement, boundary conditions, etc) Statistical decision making with specied performance characteristics Eective use of natural random vibration data records (no need to interrupt normal operation) Additional benets (vibration based methods) No need for visual inspection Global coverage of the structure Time and cost eectiveness Automation capability Potential for continuous, real-time, use Pitfalls Faults may be located only to the extent allowed by the type of model used (as complete models are not generally used) Baseline phase requires groundwork under various damage types Adequate user expertise Potential lack of physical insight Less sensitive than local methods
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Outlook
Statistical time series methods for SHM have achieved a level of maturity. Nonetheless signicant work is required for further development. Some hints on further needs:

More large scale applications to reveal current limitations. Detailed comparative assessment of the methods to enhance understanding (pros and cons of each). The fault detection subproblem has been mostly addressed - more work is needed on fault identication and estimation. Multivariate methods (using data from an array of sensors) generally less developed. Automated procedures with minimal user interference/expertise is a challenge. Adaptation of the methods for on-line (real time) use generally less explored. Methods suitable for non-linear or non-stationary (time varying) structures less explored. Eective SHM under varying operating/environmental conditions is a challenge.
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