In the present study, an analytical formula to estimate natural frequencies of a simply supported ...double-beam system in the presence of open crack is derived. Euler-Bernoulli hypothesis was applied to beams, and Winkler model was used for inner layer.
Methods for real-time reconstruction of structural displacements using measured strain data is an... area of active research due to its potential application for Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) and morphing structure control.
Any damaged condition is a rare occurrence for mechanical systems, as it is very unlikely to be o...bserved. Thus, it represents an extreme deviation from the median of its probability distribu-tion. It is, therefore, necessary to apply proper statistical solutions, i.e., Rare Event Modelling (REM).
Signal Processing is, arguably, the fundamental enabling technology for vibration-based Structur...al Health Monitoring (SHM), which includes damage detection and more advanced tasks. However, the investigation of real-life vibration measurements is quite compelling.
Purpose: One of the main problems of knee replacement is the limit of knee flexion. This study fo...cuses on the knee implant and the patellar component currently in use in total knee arthroplasty, analyzing the influence of patellar thickness on the degree of knee flexion following surgery.
Biocompatible and biodegradable polymers represent the future in the manufacturing of medical implantable solutions. As of today, these are generally manufactured with metallic components which cannot be naturally absorbed within the human body. This requires performing an additional surgical procedure to remove the remnants after complete rehabilitation or to leave the devices in situ indefinitely.