Modal Central Moments Spectra (MCMS): Higher Order Moments Caching Method for Vibration Fatigue Under Non-Gaussian Random Loads
摘要
Fatigue damage assessment under random vibration is essential for ensuring structural durability. Traditional spectral methods, while efficient for Gaussian loads, fail to capture the effects of non-Gaussian excitation. This limitation is often addressed using a correction coefficient applied to the frequency-domain fatigue damage, accounting for the kurtosis and skewness of the stress response. The latters can be derivable via a modal approach but a transient analysis is still required. To overcome this, the present work introduces the Modal Central Moments Spectra (MCMS), a novel method enabling efficient computation of higher-order moments. By caching modal central moments and mixed terms, MCMS eliminates the need for time-domain simulations and element-wise stress evaluations. Once derived for a given excitation, these spectra can be reused across different structural configurations, drastically reducing computational cost. Validation demonstrates the accuracy and efficiency of MCMS, making it a valuable tool for vibration fatigue assessment under non-Gaussian random loads.