Time-frequency analyses of pile-integrity testing using wavelet transform

Sheng-Huoo Ni, Kuo Feng Lo, Lutz Lehmann, Yan Hong Huang

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

48 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

Detecting pile-integrity is an important topic for civil engineers and researchers. The pile-integrity testing signals acquired from the receivers on pile heads will tend to be complicated, as defects and undesired background vibrations exist. In this paper the continuous wavelet transform (CWT) method, with time-frequency distribution, is adopted to enhance the characteristics of the testing signal in order to improve the identification ability in both numerical simulations and experimental cases. The results indicate that testing signals can be displayed in the time-frequency domain at the same time and then be explored every single time by CWT, especially for changes in frequency content. In addition, CWT tends to reinforce the traits and makes all the information more visible. The feasibility of combining CWT with the sonic echo (SE) method is demonstrated. This approach is easily and quickly interpreted, and the pile-integrity is proven as well.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)600-607
Number of pages8
JournalComputers and Geotechnics
Volume35
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2008 Jul 1

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology
  • Computer Science Applications

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Time-frequency analyses of pile-integrity testing using wavelet transform'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this