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ATHENS - Introduction to Structural Health Monitoring
NEW COURSE IN SS 2022
Summer Semester
Location: Online
Description of Content
Structural health monitoring (SHM) describes the automated and continuous monitoring of engineering structures, including high-rises, bridges, offshore platforms, and power plants. In contrast to non-destructive testing, permanently installed sensors are used and no personnel is required on site. Moreover, the objective is different, as the aim is not to analyze pre-existing damage scenarios but to diagnose future damages that occur during monitoring, for example, due to gradually developing damages (corrosion, support settlements) and extreme events (impacts of any sort, floods, storms, earthquakes).
During the course, the attendees will acquire the following competencies:
- The ability to distinguish SHM from non-destructive testing, and to evaluate which approach is most suitable to the specific monitoring application
- Internalize the basic assumptions and limitations of SHM
- Avoid common mistakes related to instrumenting engineering structures
- Learn how to preprocess data, extract damage-sensitive features, and detect, localize and quantify damages
- Become acquired with established machine learning approaches to evaluate damage-sensitive features
- Develop a basic understanding of digital twins and their application in SHM
- Improve basic coding skills in MATLAB, and access pre-coded SHM packages in MATLAB
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Science in Cultural Heritage (Interdisciplinary Thinking)
NEW SEMINAR IN WS 2021-2022 / SS 2022 / WS 2022-2023 from the Chair of Conservation-Restoration, Art Technology and Conservation Science in collaboration with the Chair of Non-destructive Testing
Winter Semester, Summer Semester
Location: Online
Description of Content
The goal of the seminar “Science in Cultural Heritage. Interdisciplinary thinking” - 3 ECTS - is to introduce students to the discipline of Heritage Science. Heritage Science refers to the science and technology used to understand and preserve the objects of our cultural heritage such as documents, paintings, sculptures, and structures. The physics, chemistry, and material-science properties of these objects and the devices used for evaluation, the biology of organisms that cause degradation, the understanding of the climate and environment – all of these contribute to the short- and long-term strategies for preservation.
The seminar block intends to introduce the students to the field of Heritage Science through the presentation of specific research topics presented by researchers of the TUM as well as professionals working in other external research institutions. The seminar intends to show the interdisciplinary interaction of natural sciences and engineering with the humanities and social sciences.
Hot topics to be covered by the Seminar:
- Archaeometry;
- Characterization techniques;
- New materials and methodologies;
- Multi-scale imaging;
- Monitoring and remote sensing;
- Dating and authenticity;
- Alteration and aging;
- Case studies.
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Seminar Nondestructive Testing
Winter Semester, Summer Semester
Location: Pasing, cbm
Description
The seminar "Nondestructive Testing" covers classic and current issues in Nondestructive Testing as well as in Material Testing including applications of non-destructive and destructive methods. Among these, are methods such as mechanical material testing and methods that use diffractive and imaging techniques. During the course of the Seminar, ongoing material tests of the Institute for Material Testing and the Chair of Non-destructive Testing are presented and discussed. Furthermore, the Seminar offers the possibility to become familiar with research projects of external lecturers.
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Fundamentals of Non-destructive Testing
Summer semester
Location: cbm, Pasing
Curriculum:
Masters: Physics (Nuclear, Particle and Astrophysics), Physics (Applied and Engineering Physics), Physics (Biophysics), Physics (Condensed Matter Physics), Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Development, Production and Management in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics and Robotics, Medical Engineering and Assistance Systems, Energy and Process Engineering
Bachelors: Engineering Science MSE
Other curriculum: Physics, Mechanical Engineering
Exchange program: Maschinenwesen USP
Description of Content:
Current NDT procedures for quality assurance and inspection of components, systems and structures as well as typical applications are covered. In the lectures, typical examples and damage evaluations in civil and mechanical engineering are presented, including methods for quality assurance of construction materials, metals, composites and fiber composite materials (e.g. CFRP and GFRP). In addition, the most relevant aspects of traditional and modern NDT methods and devices are covered (ultrasound, CT, infrared thermography, radiography, vibration and acoustic emission analysis), as well as their accuracy, limitations and corresponding methods of evaluation. In addition to NDT inspection procedures, methods for continuous monitoring of structures and systems are also discussed. In the exercises, students become familiar with the operation of the most commonly used NDT devices, independantly conduct measurements and evaluate them.
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Introduction to Structural Health Monitoring
Winter Semester,
Location: Online
Curriculum:
Civil Engineering (Master), Mechanical Engineering (Master), Aerospace (Master)
Description of Content:
Structural health monitoring (SHM) describes the automated and continuous monitoring of civil engineering structures, including high-rises, bridges, offshore platforms, and power plants. In contrast to non-destructive testing, permanently installed sensors are used and no personnel is required on site. Moreover, the objective is different, as the aim is not to analyze pre-existing damage scenarios but to diagnose future damages that occur during monitoring, for example, due to gradually developing damages (corrosion, support settlements) and extreme events (impacts of any sort, floods, storms, earthquakes).
During the course, the attendees will acquire the following competencies:
- The ability to distinguish SHM from non-destructive testing, and to evaluate which approach is most suitable to the specific monitoring application
- Internalize the basic assumptions and limitations of SHM
- Avoid common mistakes related to instrumenting civil engineering structures
- Learn how to preprocess data, extract damage-sensitive features, and detect, localize and quantify damages
- Become acquired with established machine learning approaches to evaluate damage-sensitive features
- Develop a basic understanding of digital twins and their application in SHM
- Improve basic coding skills in MATLAB, and access pre-coded SHM packages in MATLAB
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Non-destructive Testing in Civil Engineering
Winter semester;
Location: Main Campus
Curriculum:
Civil Engineering (Master); Materials of Construction, Construction Chemistry und Maintenance (Master)
Description:
Current NDT procedures for quality assurance and inspection of building materials, components and structures as well as their typical applications are studied. In the lectures, illustrative examples and damage cases from the construction industry are presented, including methods for quality assurance of cement-based materials as well as of metals (reinforcement), wood, stone and fiber composite materials (e.g. CFRP and GFRP). In addition, the essentials of traditional and modern NDT test methods and devices are presented (including ultrasound, impact echo, infrared thermography, RADAR, vibration and acoustic emission analysis), as well as their accuracy, limits for application and the corresponding evaluation methods. In addition to inspection procedures, methods for long-term structural monitoring are also covered. In the exercises, students become familiar with the operation of the equipment and devices used in most NDT methods and independently conduct tests and evaluate them.
Detailed content:
- Introduction: Background, Historical, Motivation for testing of structures; Inspection plan (Signals, Systems, Filters, Time series)
- Basics of vibration and waves; wave propagation
- Measurement techniques, sensors, recording signals and analysis
- Ultrasonic testing
- Impact-Echo
- Infrared-Thermography for structural evaluation
- Locating reinforcement und structural damage using Radar
- Other handheld NDT procedures
- Vibration analysis for long-term monitoring
- Acoustic Emission Analysis
- Monitoring of Structures: Recent examples of damage in structures (Bad Reichenhall and its consequences) and long-term monitoring of cultural heritage structures
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Non-destructive Testing in Mechanical Engineering
Winter semester;
Location: Pasing, cbm
Description:
Current NDT procedures for quality assurance and inspection of building components, machines and structures as well as their typical applications are studied. In the lectures, illustrative examples and damage cases in mechanical engineering are presented, including methods for quality assurance of metals, composites and fiber composite materials (e.g. CFRP and GFRP). In addition, the essentials of traditional and modern NDT test methods and devices are presented (including ultrasound, eddy current, radiography, infrared thermography, vibration and acoustic emission analysis), as well as their accuracy, limitations for application and the corresponding evaluation methods. In addition to inspection procedures, methods for long-term structural monitoring are also covered. In the exercises, students become familiar with the operation of the equipment and devices used in most NDT methods and independently conduct tests and evaluate them.
Detailed content:
- Introduction: Background, Historical, Motivation for testing in mechanical engineering; Inspection plan (Signals, Systems, Filters, Time series)
- Basics of vibration and waves; wave propagation
- Measurement techniques, sensors, recording signals and analysis
- Ultrasonic testing
- Eddy current
- Infrared-Thermography for damage evaluation
- Radiographic testing
- Testing of fiber reinforced composites and inspection of rotor blades from wind energy turbines
- Vibration analysis for long-term monitoring
- Acoustic Emission Analysis
- Long-term monitoring of Facilities and Structures: Introduction and concepts (visual evaluation, fiber optics, wireless monitoring)
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Advanced seminar Nondestructive Testing
Winter Semester, Summer Semester
Location: Pasing, cbm
Content:
Discussion of current topics in the field of non-destructive testing.
Current work of the Chair (e.g. ongoing projects, dissertations, student- / bachelors- / masters theses) are presented by the responsible individuals. Scientific and technical questions are discussed by the participants during the presentation.
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Material Science II
Summer semester,
Ort: Garching, Hochbrück
Curriculum
Content:
The lecture series Material Science (MS1 & MS2) addresses all aspects of this topic starting from the basic principles in chemistry and physics to the characterization of materials properties and the proper selection of materials based on engineering requirements. The applications of a wide range of engineering materials are described that are used in structures or products.
Following the first course MS1, Material Science II deepens the understanding of the physical properties of materials. Mechanical properties are explained on the component and structural level - the transition from the micro to the meso and the macro level including a basic introduction to fracture mechanics and material testing.
The course MS2 includes in detail:
3. Physical properties of materials (thermal and optical properties; electron theory, electrical and magnetic properties)
4. Properties in regard to engineering applications. Fracture mechanics and material testing.
5. Engineering materials and their properties on the structural and component level (metals, ceramics, materials used in electronic components, polymers, construction materials, composites and fiber reinforced materials, selection of materials based on economic and ecological aspects).
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This module consits of a Lecture and an accompanying Exercise section. Registration and Info:
Measurement and Sensor Technology (MS&E)
Summer semester,
Location: Garching
Description of Content:
This module provides an introduction to measurement and sensor technologies beginning with fundamental concepts. Modern state-of-the-art measurement methods will be discussed and illustrated with selected examples. It covers the following chapters:
Section 1:
- Introduction, measurements, coordinate systems
- Optical microscopy, electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy
- X-ray and neutron scattering, diffraction and small angle scattering
- X-ray based thin film analysis
- Infrared- and UVvis spectroscopy
Section 2:
- Active and passive sensor technology (inspection and monitoring)
- Systems, signals and time series; sensor concepts and calibration
- Effect of defect concept (explained for CFRC parts for lightweight structures)
- Classification of measuring results; Probability of Detection (PoD) for NDT applications
- Overview of non-destructive testing techniques
- NDT applications in automotive and aeronautic industries
- Optical lock-in thermography for CFRC
- Phased-array and total focusing methods using ultrasound
- Wireless sensing techniques and sensor networks in structural health monitoring
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This Module is comprised of a Lecture and an accompanying Exercise session.
Non-destructive Material Testing for Engineers (Practical Training Lab)
Summer semester/Winter semester;
Location: Garching Research Campus (Mechanical Engineering)
Description:
Students independently conduct some of the most important NDT material tests used in mechanical engineering:
- Ultrasonic testing
- Air-coupled ultrasonic testing
- Vibration analysis
- Local acoustic resonance
- Infrared lock-in thermography
- Acoustic emission analysis
- Computer tomography (CT)
- Ground-penetrating radar (GPR)
Student will conduct tests in a scientific manner:
- planning, practical execution and critical discussion of experimental work
- Documentation and evaluation of the experimental results
- Derive scientific conclusions based on test results as well as their proper presentation and written documentation
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For further questions, please contact: lehre.zfp(at)ed.tum.de