Damage Localization of a Real Structure using the Statistical Subspace Damage Localization Method

Abstract

In this paper the statistical subspace damage localization (SSDL) method is employed in localizing the damage in a real structure, namely the Yellow frame. The SSDL method is developed for real testing conditions and tested in two damage configurations. It was demonstrated that the SSDL method can localize the damage robustly in the Yellow frame for simple and multiple distinct damage scenarios using the analytical modal parameters. The method is described and its effectiveness is demonstrated.