Damage assessment of linear structures by a static approach, II: Numericalsimulation studies

To confirm the theory and static defect energy (SDE) equations proposed in the first part, extensive numerical simulation studies are performed in thi s portion. Stiffness method is applied to calculate the components of the s tresses and strains from which the energy components and finally, the SDE a re obtained. Examples are designed to cover almost all kinds of possibiliti es. Variables include structural type, material, cross-section, support con straint, loading type, magnitude and position. The SDE diagram is unique in the way of presenting damage information: two different energy constants a re separated by a sharp vertical drop right at the damage location. Simulat ion results are successfully implemented for both methods in all the cases.