A neural network approach for damage detection and identification of structures (Q1904919)

This study examines the feasibility of using artificial neural network in conjunction with system identification techniques to detect the existence and to identify the characteristics of damage in composite structures. The methodology proposed here includes a training phase and a recognition phase. In the training phase, candidate models for structures with various types of damage are designated as the patterns. These patterns are organized into pattern classes according to the location and the severity of the damage. In the pattern recognition phase, a structure with unforeseen damage is classified within the closest class in the training set, and the damage in the structure is identified as that of the class. The results of numerical tests demonstrate the feasibility of the proposed method.