Optical Fiber Sensors for Composite Structures

1988 ◽  
Author(s):  
James R. Dunphy ◽  
Gerald Meltz
Keyword(s):  
Optical Fiber ◽  
Composite Structures ◽  
Optical Fiber Sensors ◽  
Fiber Sensors

Development of Smart Composite Panel with Optical Fiber Sensors

2005 ◽  
Vol 297-300 ◽  
pp. 659-664
Author(s):  
Hideaki Murayama ◽  
Kazuro Kageyama ◽  
Isamu Ohsawa ◽  
Makoto Kanai ◽  
Kiyhoshi Uzawa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Optical Fiber ◽  
Composite Structures ◽  
Optical Fiber Sensor ◽  
Optical Fiber Sensors ◽  
Vibration Sensor ◽  
Composite Panel ◽  
Fiber Sensor ◽  
Smart Composite ◽  
Fiber Sensors ◽  
Distributed Sensors

We have developed a novel fiber-optic vibration sensors and applied commercially available strain and temperature sensors to health monitoring of composite structures. In this study, we constructed an optical fiber network integrating four types of optical fiber sensor into a carbon reinforced plastic (CFRP) panel. These four sensors were the vibration sensor developed by our laboratory, two distributed sensors based on Brillouin and Raman backscattering and Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) sensors. By dealing the data obtained from the measurement systems corresponding to these four sensors, strain/stress and temperature distributions throughout the panel can be monitored. Vibration and elastic waves transmitting on the panel are also detected at several sensing points. Furthermore, we will be able to determine damage locations and modes by processing the wave signals. To make the panel with the optical fiber sensor network more sensitive and smarter, we are developing some techniques that can improve the performance of the sensors and can assess the structural integrity by analyzing measurement results. In this paper, the development of the first generation of our smart composite panel with the optical fiber sensors is described and the techniques making the panel more sensitive and smarter are also described.

Shape Control of a FRP Airfoil Structure Using SMA-Actuators and Optical Fiber Sensors

2008 ◽  
Vol 144 ◽  
pp. 196-201 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pasi Ruotsalainen ◽  
Petter Kroneld ◽  
Kalervo Nevala ◽  
Timo Brander ◽  
Tomi Lindroos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Optical Fiber ◽  
Composite Structures ◽  
Shape Control ◽  
Position Control ◽  
Optical Fiber Sensors ◽  
Trailing Edge ◽  
Fiber Sensors ◽  
Sma Actuators ◽  
Frp Composite ◽  
Sma Actuator

The aim of this work was to design a control system for the shape memory alloy (SMA) actuator operated airfoil (a cross section of wind turbine blade). Design of SMA control is focused on the reliable operation of the SMA actuators. The actuator should follow the targeted shape accurately and without too much delay. Another objective is to avoid overheating which is the most critical damage to the structure. SMA actuator shape control is in principle possible to do with any position control method, but the specific properties of the SMA actuators, like the hysteresis, the first cycle effect and the long term changes, need to be taken into account. In this work, a wing profile prototype was measured using optical fiber sensors and traditional strain gauges. Also, external laser sensors were used to measure displacements of upper/lower surface and trailing edge. Shape change was obtained by embedding SMA wire actuators into fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composite structure. SMA actuators were laminated in such way that bending of trailing edge is always downwards. Actuators are activated with Joule heating and the temperature is measured with integrated thermocouples and optical fiber temperature sensors. As a result, this work gave information about the usability of optical fibers sensors in active FRP composite structures. Measurements also give information about the efficiency of SMA actuators in shape control of relatively stiff FRP structures.

Determination of the maximum strains experienced by composite structures using metal coated optical fiber sensors

2013 ◽  
Vol 78 ◽  
pp. 48-55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sang-Woo Kim ◽  
Min-Soo Jeong ◽  
In Lee ◽  
Eun-Ho Kim ◽  
Il-Bum Kwon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Optical Fiber ◽  
Composite Structures ◽  
Optical Fiber Sensors ◽  
Fiber Sensors

scholarly journals A Review of Recent Distributed Optical Fiber Sensors Applications for Civil Engineering Structural Health Monitoring

Sensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (5) ◽  
pp. 1818
Author(s):  
Mattia Francesco Bado ◽  
Joan R. Casas
Keyword(s):  
Structural Health Monitoring ◽  
Optical Fiber ◽  
Health Monitoring ◽  
Optical Fiber Sensors ◽  
Vibration Monitoring ◽  
Fiber Sensors ◽  
Structural Health ◽  
Comprehensive Collection ◽  
Monitoring Tools ◽  
Distributed Optical Fiber

The present work is a comprehensive collection of recently published research articles on Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) campaigns performed by means of Distributed Optical Fiber Sensors (DOFS). The latter are cutting-edge strain, temperature and vibration monitoring tools with a large potential pool, namely their minimal intrusiveness, accuracy, ease of deployment and more. Its most state-of-the-art feature, though, is the ability to perform measurements with very small spatial resolutions (as small as 0.63 mm). This review article intends to introduce, inform and advise the readers on various DOFS deployment methodologies for the assessment of the residual ability of a structure to continue serving its intended purpose. By collecting in a single place these recent efforts, advancements and findings, the authors intend to contribute to the goal of collective growth towards an efficient SHM. The current work is structured in a manner that allows for the single consultation of any specific DOFS application field, i.e., laboratory experimentation, the built environment (bridges, buildings, roads, etc.), geotechnical constructions, tunnels, pipelines and wind turbines. Beforehand, a brief section was constructed around the recent progress on the study of the strain transfer mechanisms occurring in the multi-layered sensing system inherent to any DOFS deployment (different kinds of fiber claddings, coatings and bonding adhesives). Finally, a section is also dedicated to ideas and concepts for those novel DOFS applications which may very well represent the future of SHM.

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