The document presents a novel algorithm for structural damage detection using frequency response function (FRF) curvature at frequencies near resonant peaks, enhancing detection sensitivity compared to traditional methods. The authors investigate the efficacy of this approach on a simply supported beam to identify damage, demonstrating that using FRF curvatures away from natural frequencies can improve noise resistance and localization of damage. Numerical simulations illustrate the impact of random noise on detection accuracy, affirming the robustness of the proposed methodology under various conditions.