Damage Detection and Localisation Using Mode-Based Method and Perturbation Theory

International audienceIn this paper, the detection and the localization of a local perturbation are assessed by analysing the frequency changes only (fundamental mode and overtones). After describing the method used herein applied to the bending beam and based on the perturbation theory, experimental application to a 1D plexiglas beam is shown using frequency and modal analysis technique. The damage is considered as a local perturbation of Young's modulus. Finally, the localisation of damage is done using classical modal-based methods and perturbation theory. The frequency values are caught by the Random Decrement Technique applied to the time history vibrations for one sensor at the free extremity of the beam. Detection and localization are successful, even for small and transientchanges of the structure properties

Modal and thermal analysis of Les Arches unstable rock column (Vercors massif, French Alps)

A potentially unstable limestone column (∼1000 m3, Vercors, French Alps) delineated by an open rear fracture was continuously instrumented with two three-component seismic sensors from mid-May 2009 to mid-October 2011. Spectral analysis of seismic noise allowed several resonance frequencies to be determined, ranging from 6 to 21 Hz. The frequency domain decomposition (FDD) technique was applied to the ambient vibrations recorded on the top of the rock column. Three vibration modes were identified at 6, 7.5 and 9 Hz, describing the upper part of corresponding modal shapes. Finite element numerical modelling of the column dynamic response confirmed that the first two modes are bending modes perpendicular and parallel to the fracture, respectively, while the third one corresponds to torsion. Seismic noise monitoring also pointed out that resonance frequencies fluctuate with time, under thermomechanical control. For seasonal cycles, changes in frequency are due to the variations of the bulk elastic properties with temperature. At daily scale, increase in fundamental frequency with temperature has been interpreted as resulting from the rock expansion inducing a closure of the rear fracture rock bridges, hence stiffening the contact between the column and the rock mass. Conversely, the rock contraction induces a fracture opening and a decrease in resonance frequency. In winter, when the temperature drops below 0 ◦C, a dramatic increase in fundamental frequency is observed from 6 Hz to more than 25 Hz, resulting from ice formation in the fracture. During spring, the resonance frequency gradually diminishes with ice melting to reach the value measured before winter

Détection et localisation de changements dans une structure (application numérique et expérimentale)

La détection d'endommagements et de changements des propriétés élastiques dans des structures, utilisant les variations des paramètres dynamiques, fait l'objet d'une attention particulière depuis plusieurs années dans les domaines du génie mécanique et du génie civil. Le principe général repose sur le fait que la variation des propriétés physiques (e.g. rigidité, masse, module d'Young, conditions aux limites) entraîne une variation des caractéristiques dynamiques de la structure (e.g. fréquences de résonance, amortissements modaux et déformées modales). La présence d'endommagement provoque ainsi une diminution de la rigidité de la structure, c'est-à-dire une augmentation de sa flexibilité et de son amortissement que l'on retrouve dans la forme des modes et les valeurs des fréquences. Utilisant le changement de ces informations entre un état sain et un état endommagé, plusieurs méthodes non-destructives ont été proposées dans la littérature afin d'identifier et de localiser ces endommagements. Ces pratiques et ces activités sont d'une importance considérable puisqu'elles permettent en premier lieu d'anticiper et donc d'éviter des ruptures dans les structures, toujours catastrophiques, et plus généralement de mettre en place des plans de maintenance prédictives, en lien avec le suivi sur le long terme de leur intégrité (Structural Health Monitoring). Ces méthodes de surveillance se popularisent également du fait de la réduction des coûts des instrumentations, liés à l'apparition de nouveaux équipements à bas coût, ayant des performances satisfaisantes. L'objectif de ce travail est de tester les différentes solutions permettant la détection, la localisation et la quantification des changements dans des structures simples. Plusieurs méthodes ont été testées et une approche nouvelle a été proposée basée sur l'utilisation de la méthode des perturbations. Trois approches ont été suivies: une modélisation par éléments finis (analyse modale), une simulation numériques par éléments finis (analyse temporelle) et enfin des analyses expérimentales sur des poutres en Plexiglas au laboratoire, les trois volets de ce travail ayant permis de tester la sensibilité des méthodes non-destructives (NDE) globales et locales pour la détection et la localisation. Les changements ont été associés à une variation locale du module de Young (E), numériquement pour les solutions numériques et par chauffage local sur des sections de la poutre dans le volet expérimental. Dans tous les cas, nous sommes en situations réelles afin de proposer l'identification des caractéristiques modales par des méthodes opérationnelles (Operative Modal Analysis) telles que la méthode du décrément aléatoire et la méthode de décomposition dans le domaine fréquentiel (Frequency Domain Decomposition). Les résultats d'identification ont montré une très bonne corrélation entre les valeurs numériques et les valeurs expérimentales obtenues : fréquences de résonance et déformés modale. Pour identifier l'endommagement, les méthodes de localisation basées sur la courbure des déformées propres, la matrice de flexibilité, la courbure de flexibilité et enfin sur la méthode d'inversion des modes ont été employées. D'après les résultats obtenus, la méthode d'inversion se montre efficace dans le cas de variations modales faibles et transitoires, alors que la méthode de la courbure de flexibilité donne généralement de bons résultats et apparait robuste lorsque les variations sont plus prononcées.The detection of damage and changes in elastic properties of structures, using the variation of dynamic parameters, has been the subject of special attention for several years in the fields of mechanical and civil engineering. The general principle is based on the fact that the variation of physical properties (e.g. stiffness, mass, Young's modulus, boundary conditions) leads to a change in the dynamic characteristics of structures (e.g. resonance frequencies, modal damping and mode shapes). The presence of damage causes a decrease in the rigidity of structures, which give rise to an increase in flexibility and damping, which can be seen in mode shapes and frequency values. Using the change of this information between a healthy and damaged condition, several non-destructive methods have been proposed in the literature in order to identify and locate the damage. These practices and activities are of considerable importance. They allow us to anticipate and avoid breaks in structures, which are always catastrophic, and more generally, they allow us to establish the plans of a predictive maintenance, along with monitoring of the long-term of integrity (Structural Health monitoring). These monitoring methods are equally us popular because of the low cost of instrumentation, related to the appearance of new equipment at low cost, having the satisfactory performance. The objective of this work is to test different solutions, allow for detection, localization and quantification of changes in simple structures. Several methods have been tested and a new approach is proposed based on the use of the perturbation method. Three approaches are followed: finite element modeling (modal analysis), finite element numerical simulation (temporal analysis), and finally, experimental analysis of a Plexiglas beam in the laboratory. These three scopes of work have allowed us to test the sensitivity of global and local non-destructive methods (NDE) for detection and localization of damage. Changes associated with a local variation of Young's modulus (E) are tested numerically in modal and temporal analysis, and shown experimentally in local heating on the sections of beam. In all cases, we are in real life situations, where we identify modal characteristics by operational methods (Operative Modal Analysis) such as the random decrement technique and the method of decomposition in the frequency domain (Frequency Domain Decomposition). The results show a very good correlation between the numerical and experimental values obtained: resonant frequencies and mode shapes. For identifying damage, localization methods based on the curvature of mode shape, flexibility matrix, curvature of flexibility, and finally on the method of inversion of modes are employed. According to the results, the method of inversion proves effective in the case where modal variation is low and transient, whereas, the curvature of flexibility (ULS method) usually gives good results and appears robust when the changes are more pronounced.SAVOIE-SCD - Bib.électronique (730659901) / SudocGRENOBLE1/INP-Bib.électronique (384210012) / SudocGRENOBLE2/3-Bib.électronique (384219901) / SudocSudocFranceF

Evaluation globale standardisée systématique des rhumatismes inflammatoires chroniques: intérêts et limites

Introduction: National and international recommendations call for an annual standardized systematic holistic review in the management of chronic inflammatory rheumatism (CIR). This includes an assessment of disease activity and severity, as well as patient education on the disease, knowledge of pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments, adherence to treatment and screening for comorbidities. Our study aims to recall the definition of a holistic review (HR), to present the evidence of their effectiveness and to give an overview of HR practices in France. Methods: A literature review was conducted in the Pubmed database to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) or meta-analyses reporting the efficacy of a multidisciplinary intervention in ICR or other chronic diseases. Two online surveys were sent to all rheumatology departments in France and to a sample of independent rheumatologists, with 34 and 19 questions respectively. These questionnaires were used to determine the profile of the responding center/rheumatologist, the existence of an HR and the obstacles or facilitators to its implementation. Results: Literature search yielded 872 articles, 24 of which were finally included: 16 RCTs and 8 meta-analyses. Only 3 articles concerned ICRs, including one meta-analysis of 10 RCTs in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Of these 3 studies, 2 RCTs in systemic lupus and systemic sclerosis showed a favorable impact of a multidisciplinary approach on SLEDAI and grip strength and mouth opening respectively, while the meta-analysis in RA showed no benefit on disability or disease activity.The questionnaire was answered by 72 centers and 186 rheumatologists. A third of the centers had already implemented a HR during an day hospitalization. 70 % of centers estimated that they managed more than 10 patients per month, devoting an average of 35 minutes of rheumatologist time and 90 minutes of cumulative time for all other healthcare professionals (HCPs) involved in the program. Most of the HCPs involved were nurses (92 %), dieticians (56 %) and physiotherapists (56 %). The main obstacles to setting up a HR were the lack of paramedical resources, lack of economic value and lack of support from treating rheumatologists, while patient motivation was seen as a facilitating factor. Conclusion: Although HR is recommended, there is little evidence of its effectiveness in ICR. Only 36 % of responding centers have implemented such a program. This survey helps to identify the obstacles and facilitators, and to find solutions for extending this practice

Value of ultrasonography as a marker of early response to abatacept in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and an inadequate response to methotrexate: results from the APPRAISE study

Objectives: To study the responsiveness of a combined power Doppler and greyscale ultrasound (PDUS) score for assessing synovitis in biologic-naïve patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) starting abatacept plus methotrexate (MTX). Methods: In this open-label, multicentre, single-arm study, patients with RA (MTX inadequate responders) received intravenous abatacept (∼10 mg/kg) plus MTX for 24 weeks. A composite PDUS synovitis score, developed by the Outcome Measures in Rheumatology–European League Against Rheumatism (OMERACT–EULAR)-Ultrasound Task Force, was used to evaluate individual joints. The maximal score of each joint was added into a Global OMERACT–EULAR Synovitis Score (GLOESS) for bilateral metacarpophalangeal joints (MCPs) 2–5 (primary objective). The value of GLOESS containing other joint sets was explored, along with clinical efficacy. Results: Eighty-nine patients completed the 24-week treatment period. The earliest PDUS sign of improvement in synovitis was at week 1 (mean change in GLOESS (MCPs 2–5): −0.7 (95% CIs −1.2 to −0.1)), with continuous improvement to week 24. Early improvement was observed in the component scores (power Doppler signal at week 1, synovial hyperplasia at week 2, joint effusion at week 4). Comparable changes were observed for 22 paired joints and minimal joint subsets. Mean Disease Activity Score 28 (C reactive protein) was significantly reduced from weeks 1 to 24, reaching clinical meaningful improvement (change ≥1.2) at week 8. Conclusions: In this first international prospective study, the composite PDUS score is responsive to abatacept. GLOESS demonstrated the rapid onset of action of abatacept, regardless of the number of joints examined. Ultrasound is an objective tool to monitor patients with RA under treatment. Trial registration number: NCT00767325

Les acidoses tubulaires distales au cours du Syndrome de Gougerot-Sjögren

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L'évaluation de projets éducatifs au service de l'émancipation professionnelle

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L'évaluation émancipatrice en formation

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Gait and Axial Spondyloarthritis: Comparative Gait Analysis Study Using Foot-Worn Inertial Sensors

BackgroundAxial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) can lead to spinal mobility restrictions associated with restricted lower limb ranges of motion, thoracic kyphosis, spinopelvic ankylosis, or decrease in muscle strength. It is well known that these factors can have consequences on spatiotemporal gait parameters during walking. However, no study has assessed spatiotemporal gait parameters in patients with axSpA. Divergent results have been obtained in the studies assessing spatiotemporal gait parameters in ankylosing spondylitis, a subgroup of axSpA, which could be partly explained by self-reported pain intensity scores at time of assessment. Inertial measurement units (IMUs) are increasingly popular and may facilitate gait assessment in clinical practice. ObjectiveThis study compared spatiotemporal gait parameters assessed with foot-worn IMUs in patients with axSpA and matched healthy individuals without and with pain intensity score as a covariate. MethodsA total of 30 patients with axSpA and 30 age- and sex-matched healthy controls performed a 10-m walk test at comfortable speed. Various spatiotemporal gait parameters were computed from foot-worn inertial sensors including gait speed in ms–1 (mean walking velocity), cadence in steps/minute (number of steps in a minute), stride length in m (distance between 2 consecutive footprints of the same foot on the ground), swing time in percentage (portion of the cycle during which the foot is in the air), stance time in percentage (portion of the cycle during which part of the foot touches the ground), and double support time in percentage (portion of the cycle where both feet touch the ground). ResultsAge, height, and weight were not significantly different between groups. Self-reported pain intensity was significantly higher in patients with axSpA than healthy controls (P<.001). Independent sample t tests indicated that patients with axSpA presented lower gait speed (P<.001) and cadence (P=.004), shorter stride length (P<.001) and swing time (P<.001), and longer double support time (P<.001) and stance time (P<.001) than healthy controls. When using pain intensity as a covariate, spatiotemporal gait parameters were still significant with patients with axSpA exhibiting lower gait speed (P<.001), shorter stride length (P=.001) and swing time (P<.001), and longer double support time (P<.001) and stance time (P<.001) than matched healthy controls. Interestingly, there were no longer statistically significant between-group differences observed for the cadence (P=.17). ConclusionsGait was significantly altered in patients with axSpA with reduced speed, cadence, stride length, and swing time and increased double support and stance time. Taken together, these changes in spatiotemporal gait parameters could be interpreted as the adoption of a so-called cautious gait pattern in patients with axSpA. Among factors that may influence gait in patients with axSpA, patient self-reported pain intensity could play a role. Finally, IMUs allowed computation of spatiotemporal gait parameters and are usable to assess gait in patients with axSpA in clinical routine. Trial RegistrationClinicalTrials.gov NCT03761212; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03761212 International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)RR2-10.1007/s00296-019-04396-