Wavelet-based damage localization and severity estimation of experimental RC beams subjected to gradual static bending tests

In this paper, the modal curvatures of experimental and numerical reinforced concrete (RC) beams were analyzed by wavelet transform to find the locations and severities of damages. Two RC beam specimens were selected from previous research works that were gradually damaged under four-point static bending tests, and following each loading step, modal tests were performed to achieve their dynamic parameters. Then, based on the selected...