Civionics for structural health monitoring

2007 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 430-437 ◽  
Author(s):  
E Rivera ◽  
A A Mufti ◽  
D J Thomson
Keyword(s):  
Structural Health Monitoring ◽  
Health Monitoring ◽  
Standard Procedure ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Fibre Optic ◽  
Civil Structures ◽  
Structural Health ◽  
Optic Sensor ◽  
Health Monitoring Systems ◽  
Fibre Sensor

As the design and construction of civil structures continue to evolve, it is becoming imperative that these structures be monitored for their health. To meet this need, the discipline of civionics has emerged. It involves the application of electronics to civil structures and aims to assist engineers in realizing the full benefits of structural health monitoring (SHM). Therefore, the goal of the civionics specifications outlined in this work is to ensure that the installation and operation of fibre optic sensors are successful. This paper will discuss several lessons learned during the implementation of health monitoring systems for civil structures. The monitoring of these structures primarily motivated the writing of these specifications. Creating a standard procedure for SHM eliminated several ambiguities, such as fibre sensor specifications and the types of cables required. As a result, it is expected that these specifications will help ensure that the sensors will survive the installation process and eventually prove their value over years of structural health monitoring. The civionics fibre optic sensor specifications include the requirements for fibre sensors and their corresponding readout units. They also include specifications for the cables, conduits, junction boxes, termination, and environmental protection.Key words: civionics, structural health monitoring, fibre optic sensors, specifications.

POTENTIAL OF BRAGG GRATING SENSORS FOR AIRCRAFT HEALTH MONITORING

2007 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nezih Mrad
Keyword(s):  
Structural Health Monitoring ◽  
Monitoring System ◽  
Health Monitoring ◽  
Bragg Grating ◽  
Fibre Optic ◽  
Fibre Optic Sensor ◽  
Health Monitoring System ◽  
Structural Health ◽  
Structural Health Monitoring System ◽  
Optic Sensor

The increased requirement to operate military platforms and aerospace structures beyond their designed life imposes heavy maintenance and inspection burden on aircraft operators and owners. In-service structural health monitoring is potentially a cost-effective approach by which service usage information can be obtained and knowledgeable decisions can be made. Advanced sensor technology, such as optical fibres, are expected to provide existing and future aircraft with added intelligence and functionality, reduced weight and cost, enhanced robustness and performance. This paper furthers the understanding of technical and practical issues related to full implementation of a fibre optic sensor based structural health monitoring system for aerospace and military platforms. It also reports experimental findings on the use of fibre Bragg grating sensors for measurement of parameters relevant to aircraft structural monitoring and smart structures; with an emphasis on the suitability of multifunctional fibre optic sensor system. Experimental evaluations revealed that Bragg grating sensors correlate well with conventional sensors technology for temperature, stain, crack growth and cure monitoring and were insensitive to pressures up to 300 psi. These sensors were determined to have minimum impact on the structural integrity when embedded parallel to host fibres into composite laminates. Recommendations on the implementation and integration of these sensors into a structural health monitoring system are also provided.

Structural health monitoring of smart civil structures using fibre optic sensors

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jin Shong Leng ◽  
Darren Winter ◽  
R. A. Barnes ◽  
G. C. Mays ◽  
Gerard F. Fernando
Keyword(s):  
Structural Health Monitoring ◽  
Health Monitoring ◽  
Fibre Optic ◽  
Civil Structures ◽  
Structural Health
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