Non-linearities in the vibrations of elastic structures with a closing crack: A state of the art review

• Published in: Mechanical systems and signal processing Vol. 62-63; pp. 129 - 148
• Main Authors: Bovsunovsky, A., Surace, C.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.10.2015
• Subjects: Closing crack; Crack detection techniques; Cracked beams; Cracked plates; Cracked shafts; Damage; Diagnostic software; Fracture mechanics; Non-linearities; Nondestructive testing; Nonlinearity; Structural damage; Structural members; Vibration; Non-linearities; Cracked shafts; Cracked beams; Closing crack; Crack detection techniques; Cracked plates

The main purpose of the present review paper is to illustrate the principal achievements of numerous researchers who have studied the non-linear effects caused by a closing crack in the most common types of structural elements such as beams, shafts and plates, the aim being to assess the potential a...