A Novel Class of Strain Measures for Digital Image Correlation

We propose a novel class strain measures for use with digital image correlation (DIC). Whereas the traditional notion of compatibility (strain as the derivative of the displacement field) is problematic when the displacement field varies substantially because of either measurement noise or material irregularity, the proposed measure remains robust, well defined and invariant under rigid body motion. Moreover, when the displacement field is smooth, the classical and proposed strain measures are approximations of each other. We demonstrate, via several numerical examples, the potential of this new strain measure for problems with steep gradients. We also show how the non‐local strain provides an intrinsic mechanism for filtering high‐frequency content from the strain profile and so has a high signal to noise ratio. This is a convenient feature considering image noise and its impact on strain calculations.     

面向大变形测量的数字图像相关方法的研究进展及应用

目的 探究数字图像相关方法(Digital Image Correlation, DIC)对大变形测量问题的研究现状,为相关领域展开深入研究提供参考。方法 通过对增量相关、初值估计和形函数等方面的改进梳理,总结研究人员关于DIC方法在大变形测量问题的研究进展。结果 现有的DIC方法研究大变形测量问题,主要通过增量方法以及结合特征检测的初值估计方法,极大地消除了去相关效应,同时对形函数的选择和结合深度学习等技术也增强了DIC方法对复杂变形的适用性。结论 尽管面向大变形测量的DIC方法面临着诸多挑战,但DIC方法仍然是极具潜力的大变形测量技术之一,DIC方法在大变形测量中将发挥更重要的作用。     

An Evaluation of Digital Image Correlation Criteria for Strain Mapping Applications

Abstract:  The performance of four digital image correlation criteria widely used in strain mapping applications has been critically examined using three sets of digital images with various whole-field deformation characteristics. The deformed images in these image sets are digitally modified to simulate the less-than-ideal image acquisition conditions in an actual experiment, such as variable brightness, contrast, uneven local lighting and blurring. The relative robustness, computational cost and reliability of each criterion are assessed for precision strain mapping applications. Recommendations are given for selecting a proper image correlation criterion to efficiently extract reliable deformation data from a given set of digital images.     

Assessing the Feasibility of Monitoring Strain in Historical Tapestries Using Digital Image Correlation

Abstract:  Digital image correlation (DIC) is used to monitor strain in a representative textile material and an historic tapestry. The validity of a 'map function' that allows 3D DIC displacement measurements to be obtained when the reference data are collected with a camera set-up different from that of the deformed data is assessed. An experiment was devised to study the effects of DIC processing parameters (interrogation cell size and overlap) on strain measurements, and to investigate if the textile contains adequate contrast for DIC to operate. The study shows that the textile's weave pattern can be used as the device for correlation. Long-term tests for monitoring creep strain using DIC both in the laboratory and in situ are presented. The results show good correspondence between strain changes in the tapestry and relative humidity.     

The Enhanced Digital Image Correlation Technique for Feature Tracking During Drying of Wood

Abstract: The enhanced digital image correlation (EDIC) technique is proposed as an improvement of the digital image correlation (DIC) technique in that it utilises monogenic filtering as a prefilter for extracting intrinsic local phase information from the low‐contrast images and normalized cross‐correlation (NCC) as a feature‐tracking algorithm. The monogenic filtering separates local structural information that is the local phase of an image, which is invariant with respect to the local energy of the image. Therefore, it improves the image, permitting the DIC technique to produce stable and accurate measurements of deformation for a heterogeneous and hygroscopic material like wood during drying.     

Accurate Measurement of Satellite Antenna Surface Using 3D Digital Image Correlation Technique

Abstract:  Application of the three-dimensional digital image correlation technique (3D DIC) to the accurate measurement of full-field surface profile of a 730 mm-diameter carbon fibre composite satellite antenna is investigated in this article. The basic principles of the 3D DIC technique are described. The measured profile was compared with the one measured with a three-dimensional coordinate measuring machine. The results clearly indicate that the 3D DIC technique is suitable for full-field surface profile measurement of small satellite antenna, and further application of the 3D DIC technique to the measurement of thermal deformation of the antenna is expected.     

Experimental Analysis of the Errors due to Polynomial Interpolation in Digital Image Correlation

Digital image correlation attempts to estimate displacement fields by digitally correlating two images acquired before and after motion. To do so, pixel intensity has to be interpolated at non‐integer locations. The ideal interpolator is the sinc, but as it requires infinite support, it is not normally used and is replaced by polynomials. Polynomial interpolation produces visually appealing results but introduces positional errors in the signal, thus causing the digital image correlation algorithms to converge to incorrect results. In this work, an experimental campaign is described, that aims to characterise the errors introduced by interpolation, focusing in particular on the systematic error and the standard deviation of displacements.     

Application of High Magnification Digital Image Correlation Technique to Micromechanical Strain Analysis

Abstract: This paper describes an experimental apparatus and its application for the full‐field measurement of heterogeneous strains at high magnifications. The apparatus consists of an image acquisition and analysis system, an optical microscope and a stable tensile stage. Magnified images of the specimen surface are acquired and analysed using the digital image correlation (DIC) method. The response of the heterogeneous microstructure of a nodular cast iron is investigated during a tensile test. Strains obtained by using the DIC method and averaged over the observation window correlate with strain measurements simultaneously obtained by using an extensometer. The strain maps of DIC reveal the heterogeneous development of plasticity in the nodular cast iron microstructure. The apparatus has the potential to investigate material behaviour at the microscopic scale.     

Application of Digital Image Correlation Method to Study Dental Composite Shrinkage

Abstract:  Although resin-based composites are widely used in dental restoration, these materials shrink during polymerisation. Polymerisation shrinkage results in distortion of the restoration and bonded tooth and also generates internal stress at the resin–tooth interface. Digital image correlation (DIC) is used to determine the in-plane displacement field by matching different zones of two characterised pictures. The objective of this study was to examine the applicability of DIC in measuring the deformation of the composite restoration and the surrounding tooth. A preliminary experiment examined the shrinkage of composites in a simulated cavity using the DIC method. The measured shrinkage pattern was consistent with a corresponding finite element model. Subsequently the deformation of composite restorations on human molars was examined using this validated DIC method. The greatest deformation was found on the free occlusal surfaces, and the least on the gingival wall. The increased deformation on the post-cured images indicated that the shrinkage continued even after termination of light activation. DIC method facilitates a full-field measurement of shrinkage profile. These experimental results did not only demonstrate the spatial and temporal relationship of displacement in a dental restoration, but also provide validation of computational models to examine the polymerisation consequence.     

数字图像技术在航空铝合金形变测量中的应用

利用DIC(Digital image correlation)非接触全场应变测量系统分析2024铝合金板材静态拉伸应变场。对散斑质量参数、图像采集系统参数进行正交试验优化。优化结果表明,影响散斑质量的主次因素及最优结果分别为:散斑半径0.02in,散斑密度50%,散斑分布随机性69%;影响图像采集系统的主次因素及最优结果分别为:子集大小59个像素,步长值12个像素,相机间的角度20~25°,光圈值5.6~8。采用该优化参数测量无孔及不同开孔尺寸铝合金板材静态拉伸应变场。首先,对无孔试样裂纹两侧取点,研究裂纹扩展趋势,判定裂纹源及相应载荷。其次,研究长短轴之比及开孔面积对力学性能的影响,并沿孔径方向取点,分析局部应变情况。研究表明,越靠近开孔位置,应变越集中。减小开孔面积,降低开孔的长短轴之比,可以有效降低试样的应变集中系数,延长使用寿命。最后,对比分析非接触测量方法、引伸计法及Patran建模仿真方法试验结果。     

Application of Stereo‐Digital Image Correlation to Full‐Field 3‐D Deformation Measurement of Intervertebral Disc

Abstract: This paper presents the application of a Stereo‐Digital Image Correlation (Stereo‐DIC) based approach for full‐field deformation measurements on a porcine intervertebral disc (IVD) under in‐vitro loading. Full‐field capabilities of Stereo‐DIC provide useful information on the IVD structure‐function relationship needed for designing novel disc replacement devices on the basis of biomimetic concepts. In this work, the use of a multi‐view Stereo‐DIC system allows full‐field measurement over more than 180° of the IVD surface. This is achieved by sequentially moving a single camera through seven fixed positions in order to cover the desired angle of vision. Ad hoc data processing and merging procedures are calibrated for a cylindrical sample. Strain maps are determined for a rubber cylinder subjected to rigid‐body motions and then to uniform compression. These preliminary procedures serve to evaluate strain‐mapping errors as well as to assess repeatability and accuracy of camera re‐positioning. Once the entire procedure is verified and calibrated, a fresh porcine functional spine unit is loaded under anterior, posterior and lateral compression. From displacement maps obtained with the multi‐view set‐up, it is possible to gather information on both IVD bulging and surface strains. Results are consistent with the IVD global behaviour under standard testing protocols reported in the recent literature. Furthermore, detailed information on local variations in structural response and stiffness properties occurring when load is applied in different regions of the IVD are obtained. The present approach allows to correlate structural response with the entire 3‐D deformation and strain field and not just with a single displacement/strain component and thus it could be effectively used for explaining in‐homogeneity observed in human discs degenerative patterns.     

Displacement Measurement Through Digital Image Correlation and Digital Speckle Pattern Interferometry Techniques in Cold‐Expanded Holes

Abstract: In this paper, the displacement field induced by the split‐sleeve cold expansion of holes was measured using both digital image correlation (DIC) and digital speckle pattern interferometry (DSPI) techniques. Thus, the experimental results, which were evaluated on the inlet surface of a 6082‐T6 aluminium plate, were compared with those from theoretical prediction. DIC provided accurate measurements up to the elastic–plastic boundary, whereas the DSPI technique highlighted the changes of displacement in the elastic domain. Prediction of the displacement based on the existing analytical model agreed with the experimental results achieved with both techniques. Possible explanations for the differences are discussed.     

Strain and Displacement Controls by Fibre Bragg Grating and Digital Image Correlation

Test control is traditionally performed by a feedback signal from a displacement transducer or force gauge positioned inside the actuator of a test machine. For highly compliant test rigs, this is a problem since the response of the rig influences the results. It is therefore beneficial to control the test based on measurements performed directly on the test specimen. In this paper, fibre Bragg grating (FBG) and Digital Image Correlation (DIC) are used to control a test. The FBG sensors offer the possibility of measuring strains inside the specimen, while the DIC system measures strains and displacement on the surface of the specimen. In this paper, a three‐point bending test is used to demonstrate the functionality of a control loop, where the FBG and DIC signals are used as control channels. The FBG strain control was capable of controlling the test within an error tolerance of 20 µm m^?1. However, the measurement uncertainty offered by the FBG system allowed a tolerance of 8.3 µm m^?1. The DIC displacement control proved capable of controlling the displacement within an accuracy of 0.01 mm.     

Modal Pursuit to Detect Large Displacements and Strain Fields by Digital Image Correlation

Digital image correlation offers a useful approach to resolve displacements and strains by picture comparisons. However, many of the several methods proposed in the past suffer the occurrence of large displacements between the two compared pictures. The modal pursuit approach here introduced intends giving a possible strategy to prevent this limitation. The main advantage is that the method uses a global approach for the solution strategy. The procedure uses a displacement basis that derives from a modal analysis on a membrane structure whose shape is the same as the image region under investigation. The modes are introduced a little at a time so that the procedure is facilitated to converge, even when only two pictures (undeformed and final state) are used for the matching.     

Strain Measurement of Nickel Thin Film by a Digital Image Correlation Method

Abstract:  Digital image correlation is a whole-field and non-contact strain-measuring method. It provides deformation information of a specimen by processing two digital images captured before and after the deformation. To search the deformed images, a hybrid genetic algorithm, in which a simulated annealing mutation process and adaptive mechanisms are combined with a real-parameter genetic algorithm, is adopted. This method is used to measure the strain during the microtensile testing of nickel thin film. In addition to the conventional single region, a double region in which the strain is inferred from the distance change of two regions is proposed to calculate the strain by digital image correlation. The results indicate that while the strain values obtained by single-region method are reasonable, those obtained by the double region method are more accurate. Moreover, the mechanical properties of nickel thin film could be obtained.     

一种改进的快速归一化积相关图像匹配算法

归一化积相关算法是一种经典的图像匹配算法,具有操作简单、匹配概率高等优点,其不足之处主要在于计算量大,难以满足实时性要求。为此,本文首先提出了一种减少归一化积相关算法计算量的方法,通过从基准图像中构造出两个搜索矩阵,来简化实时图像的搜索路径,使其只需沿一个方向平移就可以完成匹配,并且可以很容易地通过相邻两个基准子图之间的迭代来避免图像能量的重复计算;接着将该方法与BPC算法的思想相结合提出本文的快速匹配算法,从两个方面来减少传统算法的计算量,进一步提高了算法的运算速度;最后通过实验仿真验证了本文算法的优越性。     

非接触数字图像相关应变测量的仿真与实验研究

数字图像相关法测量全场位移和应变是一种新的实验力学方法.该测量算法中相关函数和子区大小的选择是影响最终应变测量精度的重要因素.本文采用已知应变变形的仿真散斑图,研究了测量算法中主要相关函数和子区大小在正常光照与高斯不均匀光照条件下,对应变测量精度的影响.得出了不同测量要求下,可选择的相关函数和最佳计算窗口.通过实验验证与分析了此算法的测量精度.研究结果表明,数字图像处理技术测量应变的测试精度满足基本要求.     

应用数字图像相关法测定瓦楞原纸的泊松比

对瓦楞原纸泊松比的测定存在许多困难,传统的接触式方法难以满足测定要求,还没有一种简单高效的方法能解决这个问题。针对传统位移测量方法的不足,提出以数字图像相关法测定瓦楞原纸的泊松比。通过对试样变形前后的图像进行相关性位移分析,将试验所得的实测位移与已标定位移进行对比,所得结果具高度的一致性,相对误差范围为1%～3%。试验测定面纸MD（machine direction）方向和CD（crossmachine direction）方向的泊松比分别为0.175和0.073,芯纸MD方向和CD方向的泊松比分别为0.275和0.119。测试及分析结果表明,应用数字图像相关法测定瓦楞原纸的方法是可行的,具有较佳的应用价值,能为研究纸张的泊松比提供一个新途径。     

Application of Digital Image Correlation to Address Complex Motions in Thermoelastic Stress Analysis

A motion compensation method for thermoelastic stress analysis (TSA) is described that uses digital image correlation (DIC) to capture the displacement field on the surface of the specimen. The displacement field is used to correct the infrared (IR) images to remove the effect of the motion of the specimen from the TSA. As the DIC displacements are obtained with a relatively high spatial resolution, sharp displacement gradients and discontinuities can be corrected. The feasibility of the motion compensation method for TSA is investigated firstly by validating the approach using data obtained from an aluminium alloy plate with a central circular hole loaded in tension and comparing the results with a finite element model. It is shown that the motion compensation approach significantly improves the accuracy of TSA, particularly when high magnification optics are used. Next, the feasibility of simultaneous capture of IR and white light images is investigated. It is shown that by using the correct combination of paints, a speckle pattern can be applied to the surface to provide contrast in the white light spectrum for the DIC but have a uniform emissivity in the IR spectrum so that there is no effect on the TSA. Thus, it is possible for the motion compensation to be conducted on data collected during fatigue tests. Finally, it is demonstrated that the motion compensation technique can be applied to discontinuous motion produced by face sheet debonding in a foam cored sandwich structure loaded in a double cantilever beam (DCB) configuration. It is shown that the motion compensation technique is capable of correcting the complex and non‐uniform motion for TSA in the DCB test, thereby enabling detailed thermoelastic data to be obtained from the vicinity of the crack tip.     

基于DD-DT CWT和SIFT的体数据数字水印算法

为了确保三维体数据数字模型信息在网络传输过程中的安全性、完整性,对体数据数字水印算法进行研究。提出基于双密度双树复小波变换的体数据数字水印嵌入算法,算法提高了水印的嵌入容量,在兼顾水印不可见性的同时提高了水印抵抗压缩、噪声等攻击的能力;提出基于尺度不变特征变换的体数据数字水印提取算法,实现了水印嵌入和提取时的同步性,提高了水印抵抗旋转、缩放等几何攻击的能力。实验证明:算法不可见性好,实现速度快,在盲检测下能够抵抗压缩、滤波、噪声、平移、旋转、缩放、剪切等攻击,具有较好的鲁棒性。