The Morlet and Daubechies Wavelet Transforms for Fatigue Strain Signal Analysis

Abstract:

This paper presents the convenient wavelet family for the fatigue strain signal analysis based on the wavelet coefficients. This study involves the Morlet and Daubechies wavelet coefficients using both the Continuous and Discrete Wavelet Transforms, respectively. The signals were collected from a front lower suspension arm of a passenger car by placing strain gauges at the highest stress locations. The car was driven over public road surfaces, i. e. pavé, highway and UKM roads. In conclusion, the Daubechies wavelet was the convenient wavelet family for the analysis. It was because the wavelet gave the higher wavelet coefficient values indicating that the resemblance between the wavelet and the signals was stronger, closer and more similar.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 471)
• Pages: 197-202
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.471.197
• Online since: December 2013
• Authors: T.E. Putra, S. Abdullah, Mohd Zaki Nuawi, Mohd Faridz Mod Yunoh
• Keywords: Daubechies Wavelet, Fatigue Strain Signal, Morlet Wavelet, Wavelet Coefficient

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