The choice of the sampling frequency and optimal method of signal digital processing in the problems considering random loading process for assessing durability
Theoretical and practical issues of processing digital information in the problems related to durability assessment in conditions of loading are considered. Due to the specifics of the problem, in which the precise dedermination of the extreme values and their sequence is of primary importance, a number of generally accepted recommendations appeared invalid. For example, the Kotelnikov theorem, which was originally proposed in relation to the problems of estimating the frequency composition of the process, can lead to significant errors. It is shown that the requirements to the analysis of random loading processes with a goal of further assessment of the durability, due to their specificity, contradict with the specified requirements, namely, when choosing a frequency according to this rule, an error can be made, and not to the margin of the strength assessment. We considered the issue regarding digital filtering of hardware overshoots. Alternative approaches to the selection of extrema of the random process are analyzed: 1) direct hardware selection of extrema and 2) discretization by the method of level crossings. The latter approach has an optimal algorithm for isolating extremes and makes it possible to isolate extremes of a random process with lower costs and greater accuracy. The natural transition to integer arithmetic provides further optimization of the algorithm. The model and real examples demonstrate gains in terms of speed and memory, which ultimately promote an increase in the reliability of the information required for assessing the durability. The savings in memory and performance will allow processing of long-term implementations and result in a more accurate estimating of the remaining life and durability at the stage of production.