Identification of Model Parameters for IPS Cable Simulation with MeSOMICS^®

Automated Measurement System

The measurement system is especially tailored for a comfortable handling and automated evaluation of parameters. For instance, the assembling of specimens is very easy, the subsequent measurement performs automatically and the relevant model parameters for IPS Cable Simulation are derived immediately after the measurement. Moreover, the innovative concept for the bending test allows practically relevant radii of curvature, which is not the case for the standard 3-point bending test. Thus, the scope of validity is significantly increased.

Based on nonlinear beam theory, an elaborate evaluation algorithm identifies the stiffness parameters from the measured data. By using all recorded quantities – forces, moments, displacements und the mentioned camera images – the algorithm is very robust. In particular, the identified bending stiffness is directly verified by a theoretical solution of the corresponding bending line. Finally, MeSOMICS^® provides a complete set of cable stiffnesses for the numerical simulation with IPS Cable Simulation.