Strain Determination Using a Global Interpolation Concept Based on Coherence Scanning Interferometry Measurements

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Abstract Background The experimental detection of small and large strains requires special approaches of full-field measurement techniques and their evaluation on 3D curved surfaces of components. Objectives Since classical digital image correlation methods have difficulties with the application of paints in some applications, one aim is to use a method in which the surface roughness is used to apply the strain calculation. Methods In this paper, 2D digital image correlation is applied to 2D intensity maps extracted from a coherence scanning interferometer together with height information. Height information are used to reconstruct the 3D motion of tracked material points. Surface interpolation and strain calculation are performed using globally formulated radial basis functions. Results The entire procedure leads to an appropriate technique for determining the in-plane strains in curved surfaces of parts, whereas the expected accuracy for various levels of the radial basis functions are discussed in detail. Conclusions Particularly, coherence scanning interferometry yields highly accurate height information. To smooth the surface motion, it turns out that in particular a regression analysis is required, where we apply radial basis functions with various approximation levels. This is an alternative procedure for surface strain determination.