Real-Time Digital Twin of Ship Structure Deformation Field Based on the Inverse Finite Element Method

Autor: Pengyu Wei, Chuntong Li, Ze Jiang, Deyu Wang
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, Vol 12, Iss 2, p 257 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 12020257
2077-1312
DOI: 10.3390/jmse12020257
Popis: Digital twins, an innovative technology propelled by data and models, play a seminal role in the digital transformation and intelligent upgrade of ships. This study introduces a digital twin methodology for the real-time monitoring of ship structure deformation fields, based on finite discrete strain data, and a visualization tool framework is developed using virtual reality technology. First, the inverse Finite Element Method (iFEM) is employed to derive the deformation field of the ship structure in real time using sensor strain data. Secondly, the deformation field data obtained based on the iFEM algorithm is converted into general visualization data conducive to interpretation within virtual reality (VR) applications. Lastly, a digital twin software tool is built to enable synchronous responses and interactions between the virtual scene and the physical scene, directly superposing particular virtual objects (data acquired by sensors, computer-aided design (CAD) virtual models, and deformation field cloud images) onto the physical scene in real time. The digital twin tool embodies a virtual reality visualization system framework integrating the physical data measurement, reconstruction, analysis, expression, storage, rendering, and interaction of deformation field data. Through practical application, the flexibility, effectiveness, and compatibility of the developed prototype tool are verified. According to the results, the system can enhance the efficiency of scientific communication, model validation, and interdisciplinary sharing during the analysis and evaluation of the mechanical properties of ship structures.
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