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Canadian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences
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ISSN 2292-3381
CJBAS Vol. 02(01), 10-24, 2014
Modal strain energy change ratio for damage identification in honeycomb
sandwich structures
K. R. Pradeep a, B. Nageswara Rao b, S. M. Srinivasan c, K. Balasubramaniam d
a
b
Structural Design and Engineering Group, Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Trivandrum-695 022, India
Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Civil and Mechanical Sciences, KL University, Green Fields,
Vaddeswaram – 522 502, India
c
Applied Mechanics Department, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai-600 036, India
d
Mechanical Engineering Department, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai-600 036, India
Keywords:
Abstract
Debond,
Finite element model,
Frequency, Honeycomb
sandwich panel, Modal
strain energy change
This paper deals with the generation of layered finite element models using a
standard finite element package for simulation of undamaged and delaminated
sandwich structures that are appropriate to vibration based structural health monitoring
(SHM) and damage detection techniques. The intact regions are modelled using three
layered elements. The skin-core debonded regions are modelled using single layer
elements representing debonded top or bottom skin and two layer element representing
the core and bottom or top skin either side of the debond along with contact definition
between skin and core. Modal analysis has been carried out on honeycomb sandwich
plate configurations and the changes in the frequencies due to debond calculated. A
meaningful parameter called 'Modal Strain Energy Change Ratio (MSECR) is used as
an indicator for damage indicator in sandwich structures. The present numerical
experiments and validation with the existing test results indicate the efficiency of the
MSECR as an indicator for damage in sandwich structures.
1. Introduction
Honeycomb sandwich panels (viz., deck plate and payload components having low density and
high stiffness to weight ratio) are extensively used in aircraft/aerospace industries. Debond is a
frequently encountered damage in metallic honeycomb sandwich structures. Early detection of
damage can prevent from catastrophic failure as well as structural deterioration in service beyond
repair. Structural health monitoring (SHM) and damage assessment are inevitable for aerospace
vehicles [1-3].
Vibration-based damage detection technique is an effective tool for damage identification of
composite structures through the knowledge of frequency shifts, changes in mode shape, changes in
curvature mode shape, modal force error, flexibility changes, modal strain energy change,
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transmissibility, impedance change damping, etc [4-6]. Lestari and Qiao [7] have followed a
procedure for damage identification and health monitoring based on dynamic response (curvature
mode shape) and using piezoelectric sensor for fiber reinforced polymer sandwich composites. Han
et al. [8] have performed the delamination buckling and propagation analysis of honeycomb panels
using cohesive element approach. Aviles and Carlsson [9] have examined the local buckling of
sandwich panel (skin with foam core) containing embedded debonds. Yam et al. [10] have
suggested a vibration based method to locate the internal delamination in multilayered composites
using a combination of measured modal damping change with computed modal strain energy
distribution. Harney et al. [11] have utilized curvature mode shape and followed the damage index
method and curvature factor method for damage detection in carbon/epoxy composite beams.
Distributed PVDF sensors are used for direct measurement of the mode shape curvatures along with
impact excitation using hammer and continuous excitation with piezoceramic actuators.
The strain energy based damage detection is found to be efficient compared to other methods
(viz., change in mode shape curvature, change in flexibility and change in flexibility curvature)
which considers the modal strain energy changes in structural element before and after the damage
formation [12, 13]. Shi et al. [14] have considered the modal strain energy change ratio for
identification of damage location. The optimal spatial sampling interval to minimize the effect of
measurement noise and truncation errors is adopted for damage detection by curvature or strain
energy mode shape [15]. Hu et al. [16] have utilized the modal strain energy method for
identification of surface cracks in carbon/epoxy composite laminates. Cecchini [17] and Agosto et
al. [18] have examined the effects of curvature changes for damage identification in sandwich
composite cantilever beams.
Morassi and Rocchetto [19] have shown the flexural frequencies as high sensitivity to damage
and considered as valid damage indicator for composite beams. Wei et al. [20] have examined the
damage-induced energy variation of response signal and the mechanism of mode-dependent energy
dissipation of composite plates due to delamination. Yan et al. [21] have adopted the cross modal
strain energy (CMSE) and niche genetic algorithms (GAs) for the damage detection in composite
structures. Guo and Li [22] integrated structural modal strain energy and frequency information
using fusion theory for the damage identification. Particle swarm optimization (PSO) is used to
identify the extent of structural damage.
Kulkarni and Frederick [23] have analyzed the de-bonded shell structure utilizing the reduced
bending rigidity of the shell by summing the moment of inertia of delaminated layers. Mujumdar
and Suryanarayan [24] have modeled delaminated composite beam in to four separate component
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segments and analyzed each as an Euler beam and validated with experimental results. SchwartsGivli et al. [25] have suggested a methodology for free vibrations of delaminated unidirectional
sandwich panels accounting the model for the flexibility of the core in the out-of-plane (vertical)
direction resulting high-order displacement, acceleration, and velocity fields within the core. Two
approaches (viz., regional approach and layer-wise approach) are being followed for damage
detection. In the regional approach, the delaminated laminate is divided into equivalent single-layer
sub-laminates or segments and the continuity conditions are imposed at delamination junctions. In
the layer-wise models, the sub-laminates are modelled using the layer-wise theories [26, 27].
Sandwich structures are more prone to stiffness reduction due to damages. The modal strain
energy based techniques can serve as an effective damage detection tool, which demand
computationally efficient damage models of sandwich structures. This paper deals with the
generation of layered finite element models using ANSYSTM finite element package for accurate
simulation of undamaged and damaged sandwich plate configurations. A critical view on the nondimensional parameter called the 'Modal Strain Energy Change Ratio (MSECR)' that is often being
used in recent literature to identify the debond location in the honeycomb sandwich panel is
presented. It is observed from the present numerical experiments that MSECR is an efficient
approach useful for damage identification in sandwich structures.
2. Modal Strain Energy Change Ratio (MSECR) Evaluation
The equations of motion for a multi-degree of freedom (MDOF) dynamic system can be written
in the form
K    2 M 
(1)
Here K and M are the stiffness and mass matrices.  is the mode shape.  is the frequency.
Presence of debond in sandwich structures causes changes in the stiffness matrix thereby changes in
modal frequencies and mode shapes. It should be noted that the sandwich skin sheets are thin
compared to the low modulus thick core layer and the presence of debond significantly reduces the
local stiffness. The stiffness matrix, modal frequencies and mode shapes of the structure with
damage can be represented by
K d  K  K 
(2)
 d  i  i
(3)
where K is the fractional reduction in the stiffness matrix;  is the fractional change in the
mode shape and the superscript “d ”denotes the quantities for damaged case.
Modal strain energy of the element/region j for the mode i is given by
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MSE ij  i K  j i
(4)
Modal strain energy of the damaged structure is
MSE ijd  id
T
K  j id
(5)
The modal strain energy change ratio (MSECR) for the element j corresponding to the mode i is
MSECR ij 
MSE ijd  MSE ij
(6)
MSE ij
For several modes, MSECR is defined as the average of their normalized MSECR values. The
(MSECR) for the element j corresponding to m modes can be evaluated as
MSECR j 
1
m
m
MSECR ij
 MSECR
i 1
(7)
i
max
3. Finite Element Analysis
Finite element analysis has been carried out on sandwich plates made of aluminium skin and
aluminium honeycomb core. Finite element models are generated using layered shell element (shell
99) of ANSYSTM for accurate simulation of undamaged (intact) and debonded sandwich
structures. Figure 1 shows the layered shell element, which is based the classical lamination theory
(CLT) and the first-order shear deformation theory (FSDT).
Figure 1. Layered shell element.
The debonded region is modeled using two sets of elements: one set representing the debonded
skin and the other set for core and skin. Figure 2 shows the kinematic relations ships between
debonded and undamaged regions, in which force and moment equilibrium at element junctions are
satisfied. Contact of the debonded skin with core is simulated utilizing Cont170 and targetl75
element of ANSYSTM. Contact friction factor is specified as 0.15.
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Figure 2. Kinematic model of the debonded sandwich beam.
Properties of AA2014-T6 skin sheet material are: Young’s modulus, Ef = 68670 N/mm2;
Poisson’s ratio,  = 0.3; Yield strength, y = 360 N/mm2; Ultimate strength, u = 400 N/mm2; and
Density, ρ = 2800 kg/m3. Properties of the Honeycomb core (CR III 5056 141) material are: Ex=41
N/mm2; Ey=41N/mm2; Ez=1600N/mm2;  12 =0.44;  13 = 23 =0; Gxy=0 N/mm2; Gxz=220 N/mm2;
and Gyz=410 N/mm2. Modal analysis has been carried out on the undamaged and debonded
honeycomb sandwich structural configurations to obtain frequencies and strain energy. In the
debonded region the strain energies of upper and lower elements are summed up to get the total
energy of the region. The elemental level modal strain energy change ratio (MSECR) is evaluated
using equation (7).
20mm 20mm
Through width
delamination
50mm
0.30mm
15.00mm
0.30mm
400mm
50mm
Figure 3. Configuration of sandwich cantilever beam type plate.
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Figure 4. Damaged sandwich cantilever beam type plates.
3.1. Honeycomb Sandwich Cantilever Beam type rectangular plates
The configuration of sandwich cantilever beam type plate shown in Figure 3 has 400mm length
(L), 50mm width (B) and 15.6mm total thickness (which includes 0.3mm thickness of top and
bottom skin sheets and 15mm thick core). Six case studies are made considering different damage
sizes and locations in the sandwich cantilever beam type rectangular plates. Case studies 1 to 4
consist of 5% of beam length (20mm) through the width of panel as damage, which is close to the
support, 100, 200 and 300 away from the support. Figure 4 shows different damaged sandwich
beam type plates. Figure 5 shows the finite element model of intact (undamaged) and a damaged
sandwich cantilever beam. Total number of elements and nodes in the intact model are 160 and 569
respectively. For the case of damaged models these are 168 and 606 respectively.
Through width
Delaminated zone
(20mm) contact elements
between delaminated
layers
Figure 5 (a). Finite element model of intact cantilever
beam type plate.
Figure 5 (b). Finite element model of damaged cantilever
beam type plate.
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Modal analysis has been performed and extracted the first ten natural frequencies. It is noted
from the results presented in Table 1 that there is a decreasing trend in frequencies of the damaged
honeycomb sandwich beams due to reduction in stiffness. The MSECR plots for sandwich
cantilever beams with 5% of their length as damage at different locations are shown in Figure 6.
The maximum MSECR values of case-1, case-2, case-3 and case-4 are 0.6, 0.82, 0.42 and 0.84
respectively. The peaking up of MSECR can be seen at damage locations. The effect of increase in
the size of damage on MSECR can be seen in Figure 7. The maximum MSECR values of case-5
and case-6 in Figure 7 are 0.71 and 0.23 respectively. The area under the peak MSECR is increased
due to increase in the damage size. The plots clearly indicate the damage location at which modal
strain energy change ratio (MSECR) is high.
Table 1. Natural frequencies (Hz) of undamaged and damaged honeycomb sandwich beam type rectangular plates.
Mode
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Undamaged
Case-1
Case-2
Case-3
Case- 4
Case-5
Case-6
105.4
197.47
653.16
1157.7
1385.3
1797.9
2474.7
2969.9
3440.2
4161.4
105.23
197.48
641.16
1157.70
1292.00
1715.70
2474.80
2969.50
3189.70
3901.40
105.25
197.47
646.02
1157.40
1316.30
1793.60
2474.50
2966.30
3369.70
4120.60
105.28
197.45
652.92
1157.20
1344.10
1755.50
2474.00
2969.30
3418.30
3994.90
105.32
197.40
650.28
1157.60
1373.40
1788.60
2473.50
2968.40
3431.30
3931.40
104.13
197.49
570.68
1068.80
1157.60
1408.40
2474.00
2537.40
2623.80
2881.80
101.25
197.49
459.39
861.07
1157.00
1225.80
1552.30
1588.10
2168.70
2474.80
3.2. Simply Supported Honeycomb Sandwich Square Plates
Honeycomb sandwich square plates of 400 x 400 x 15.6mm shown in Figure 8 are considered.
To study the effect of element size (sensor density in experiment) coarse and refined finite element
models (see Figure 9) are considered. Damage of 100 x 50mm is created at the centre of the plate.
Total number of elements and nodes in the coarse mesh of the intact model are 64 and 81
respectively, whereas in the case of damage model these are 76 and 82 respectively. In the fine
mesh, total number of elements and nodes of the intact model are 289 and 256 respectively, whereas
these are 304 and 280 respectively in the damage model.
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Case-1
Case-2
Figure 6 (a). MSECR plot of sandwich cantilever beam type plates with 5% of its length as damage at different
locations.
Case-3
Case-4
Figure 6 (b). MSECR plot of sandwich cantilever beam type plates with 5% of its length as damage at different
locations.
Case-5
Case-6
Figure 7. MSECR plots of sandwich cantilever beam type plates with increasing damage size.
Figure 8. Simply supported honeycomb sandwich plate.
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(a) Intact
(b) Damaged
Figure 9. Finite Element model of intact and damaged honeycomb sandwich simply supported square plates.
Modal analysis results of both intact and damaged honeycomb sandwich simply supported
square plates in Table 2 indicate decreasing trend in the frequencies due to reduction of stiffness.
Table 2. Natural frequencies (Hz) of undamaged and damaged honeycomb sandwich simply supported square plates.
Undamaged
Undamaged
Mode
Damaged model
Mode
Damaged model
model
model
1
418.8
411.8
6
2024.3
2001.5
2
1012.7
1000.8
7
2370.8
2336.3
3
1036.8
1019.4
8
2454.5
2426.5
4
1555.8
1554.6
9
3008.4
2923.3
5
1913.0
1880.4
10
3142.8
3070.3
Refined Mesh
Coarse Mesh
Figure 10. MSECR plot of honeycomb sandwich simply supported square plates
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(a) Natural frequencies (Hz) of an intact sandwich composite cantilever beam
Mode
First
Second
Third
Cecchini [17]
Test
Analysis
25.625
134.062
314.062
24.903
134.668
318.859
Present Analysis
24.96
134.04
316.36
(b) Natural frequencies (Hz) of damaged sandwich composite cantilever beam
Mode
First
Second
Third
Cecchini [17]
Test
Analysis
25.312
129.687
310.312
24.547
122.079
303.989
Present Analysis
24.498
130.73
306.53
Figure 11. Comparison of analytical and experimental natural frequencies and mode shapes of the intact (undamaged)
and the damaged sandwich composite cantilever beams.
Modal Strain Energy Change Ratio (MSECR) plots for the coarse and refined meshes are
shown in Figure 10. For the case of refined mesh, maximum MSECR value at the damage location
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is 0.5, whereas it is 0.3 for coarse mesh due to averaging effect. The damage location is clearly
identifiable. For the refined mesh case the damage size is having a better clarity.
This study indicates the damage detection in two step processes. A coarse mesh experiment can
locate the damage and refined mesh can provide the size of the damage. From the modal strain
energy change ratio (MSECR) plots, it is clear that MSECR value is high at the damage locations.
3.3. Experimental Validation
Numerical experiments carried out in the previous sections indicate that any localized
damage/imperfection in a structure produces variations in the dynamic response. The damage
produces a localized reduction in stiffness and the natural frequencies have decreased compared to
those corresponding to the perfect beam/plate configurations. Analytical and experimental studies
have been made to study the effects of curvature changes and identify the presence of damage in
sandwich composite cantilever beams [17, 18]. The vibration mode shapes (flexural mode shapes)
of cantilever beams can be measured accurately. Hence, the first three flexural mode shapes and the
corresponding natural frequencies of sandwich composite cantilever beams with and without
damage are considered here to examine the adequacy of the present modal strain energy change
ratio (MSECR) through comparison of analytical and experimental results.
The sandwich composite beams consisting of bi-directional woven [00/900] carbon fiber facesheets bonded to polyurethane foam core with epoxy resin have 584mm length and 51mm width
with 0.7mm face-sheet thickness and 6.4mm core thickness. Elastic properties of the face-sheet
material are: Longitudinal modulus = 56054 N/mm2; Transverse modulus = 56054 N/mm2;
Poisson’s ratio = 0.3; Shear modulus = 620 N/mm2; Mass density = 2105 kg/m3. Elastic properties
of the foam core material are: Young’s modulus = 0.689 N/mm2; Poisson’s ratio = 0.3; Shear
modulus = 38.6 N/mm2; Mass density = 166.7 kg/m3. Skin core separation (delamination) of
25.4mm long is considered at 101.6mm from the root of the sandwich composite cantilever beam.
As in previous numerical experiments, finite element model of the sandwich composite cantilever
beam is created utilizing ANSYSTM software. The undamaged model consists of 362 elements and
465 nodes.The damaged zone is modeled using two set of layered elements and each set consist of
16 elements.
Figure 11 shows the comparison of measured and computed natural frequencies as well as the
corresponding mode shapes of intact and damaged sandwich composite cantilever beams. The
present finite element analysis results are found to be reasonably in good agreement with existing
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test results [17]. The numerical and experimental mode shape data is discrete in space. Change in
slope at each node is estimated using a central difference approximation. The second derivative of
the displacement  along the X direction at node i
  2 u   i 1  2 i   i 1

 
 x 2 
x i 2

i
(8)
The modal strain energies are computed form the mode shapes as.
D
Ui 
2
i 1

i
2
(9)
  2 

 dx
 x 2 

i
Here D is the stiffness and u is the mode shape of the beam and
  2 


 x 2  is the curvature

i
evaluated from the mode shape  corresponding to mode i.
(a) Finite Element Analysis
Modal Strain Enrgy Ratio(MSECR)
MSECR of Cantilever Beam-Experiment
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
Location along the length of the beam
(b) Measured mode shapes
Figure 12. Comparison of modal strain energy change ratio (MSECR) from the finite element analysis and measured
mode shapes of sandwich composite cantilever beams.
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Figure 12 shows the modal strain energy change ratio (MSECR) evaluated for the first three
modes from experimental and finite element data. Peak MSECR is noticed at the damage location
(i.e., around 100mm away from the fixed end) of the sandwich composite beam. This shows that the
modal strain energy based method is capable of identifying the damage and its location in
honeycomb sandwich structures.
4. Concluding Remarks
This paper performs the modal analysis of honeycomb sandwich plates containing debonds and
proposed to us the modal strain energy change ratio (MSECR) as an indicator for damage.
Applicability of the MSECR concept for damage detection in the honeycomb sandwich structures is
examined by introducing a debond. Finite element models of honeycomb sandwich rectangular
plates are generated using shell element and damage is simulated by defining contact elements
between skin and core elements. Modal analysis has been performed to extract frequencies and
modal strain energies. Reduction trend is noticed in natural frequencies of debonded sandwich
structures due to reduction in stiffness. However this trend may not be significant to identify the
damage. The MSECR is found to be efficient and clearly identifies the damage in sandwich
structures. It is customary to gain knowledge on the behavior of the undamaged structures in the
Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) to understand the changes (if any) due to introduction of
damage in service. The MSECR helps to indicate the damage from the measure mode shape.
Otherwise, one has to measure the mode shape of the structure prior to its use in service to evaluate
the strain energy and later on, evaluate MSECR during service from the measure mode shape to
trace for the damage (if any).
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