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Implementation Of An Open-Source Digital Image Correlation Software For Structural Testing, Nicole V. Buck
Implementation Of An Open-Source Digital Image Correlation Software For Structural Testing, Nicole V. Buck
Master's Theses
This thesis investigates the appropriateness of a simplified, open-source digital image correlation (DIC) software for use in quasi-static, structural testing utilizing two-dimensional (2D) DIC measurements. DIC is a non-contact optical measurement technique that uses computer vision to track unique attributes on the surface of an object. For structural testing, traditional instrumentation such as displacement sensors and strain gages are impractical for full field measurements due their limited ability to capture large amounts of data. However, over the past decade, DIC has proven a successful method for full-field kinematics measurements, making it an appealing tool for collecting high densities of accurate …