scholarly journals A new approach for health monitoring of composite structures through identification of impact force

2005 ◽  
Vol 17 (1/2) ◽  
pp. 82-89 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ning HU ◽  
Hisao FUKUNAGA
Keyword(s):  
Health Monitoring ◽  
Composite Structures ◽  
Impact Force ◽  
New Approach

Selection of Materials and Sensors for Health Monitoring of Composite Structures

2003 ◽  
Vol 785 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seth S. Kessler ◽  
S. Mark Spearing
Keyword(s):  
Health Monitoring ◽  
Lamb Wave ◽  
Composite Structures ◽  
Structural Damage ◽  
Performance Metrics ◽  
Full Range ◽  
Transportation Systems ◽  
Health Monitoring Systems ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Selection Of

ABSTRACTEmbedded structural health monitoring systems are envisioned to be an important component of future transportation systems. One of the key challenges in designing an SHM system is the choice of sensors, and a sensor layout, which can detect unambiguously relevant structural damage. This paper focuses on the relationship between sensors, the materials of which they are made, and their ability to detect structural damage. Sensor selection maps have been produced which plot the capabilities of the full range of available sensor types vs. the key performance metrics (power consumption, resolution, range, sensor size, coverage). This exercise resulted in the identification of piezoceramic Lamb wave transducers as the sensor of choice. Experimental results are presented for the detailed selection of piezoceramic materials to be used as Lamb wave transducers.

scholarly journals Smart Inlays for Simultaneous Crack Sensing and Arrest in Multifunctional Bondlines of Composites

Sensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (11) ◽  
pp. 3852
Author(s):  
Chresten von der Heide ◽  
Julian Steinmetz ◽  
Martin J. Schollerer ◽  
Christian Hühne ◽  
Michael Sinapius ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Monitoring ◽  
Composite Structures ◽  
Sensory Function ◽  
Film Sensor ◽  
Adhesive Bonds ◽  
Sensor Fabrication ◽  
Manufacturing Procedure ◽  
Static Mechanical ◽  
Micro Sensor ◽  
Cantilever Bending

Disbond arrest features combined with a structural health monitoring system for permanent bondline surveillance have the potential to significantly increase the safety of adhesive bonds in composite structures. A core requirement is that the integration of such features is achieved without causing weakening of the bondline. We present the design of a smart inlay equipped with a micro strain sensor-system fabricated on a polyvinyliden fluorid (PVDF) foil material. This material has proven disbond arrest functionality, but has not before been used as a substrate in lithographic micro sensor fabrication. Only with special pretreatment can it meet the requirements of thin film sensor elements regarding surface roughness and adhesion. Moreover, the sensor integration into composite material using a standard manufacturing procedure reveals that the smart inlays endure this process even though subjected to high temperatures, curing reactions and plasma treatment. Most critical is the substrate melting during curing when sensory function is preserved with a covering caul plate that stabilizes the fragile measuring grids. The smart inlays are tested by static mechanical loading, showing that they can be stretched far beyond critical elongations of composites before failure. The health monitoring function is verified by testing the specimens with integrated sensors in a cantilever bending setup. The results prove the feasibility of micro sensors detecting strain gradients on a disbond arresting substrate to form a so-called multifunctional bondline.

Predictive analysis of stitched aerospace structures for advanced aircraft

2019 ◽  
Vol 124 (1271) ◽  
pp. 44-54
Author(s):  
B. Horton ◽  
Y. Song ◽  
D. Jegley ◽  
F. Collier ◽  
J. Bayandor
Keyword(s):  
Composite Structures ◽  
Experimental Validation ◽  
Aviation Industry ◽  
Body Structure ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Aerospace Structures ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Leading Role ◽  
Modeling Techniques ◽  
Analysis Environment

ABSTRACTIn recent years, the aviation industry has taken a leading role in the integration of composite structures to develop lighter and more fuel efficient aircraft. Among the leading concepts to achieve this goal is the Pultruded Rod Stitched Efficient Unitized Structure (PRSEUS) concept. The focus of most PRSEUS studies has been on developing an hybrid wing body structure, with only a few discussing the application of PRSEUS to a tube-wing fuselage structure. Additionally, the majority of investigations for PRSEUS have focused on experimental validation of anticipated benefits rather than developing a methodology to capture the behavior of stitched structure analytically. This paper presents an overview of a numerical methodology capable of accurately describing PRSEUS’ construction and how it may be implemented in a barrel fuselage platform resorting to high-fidelity mesoscale modeling techniques. The methodology benefits from fresh user defined strategies developed in a commercially available finite element analysis environment. It further proposes a new approach for improving the ability to predict deformation in stitched composites, allowing for a better understanding of the intricate behavior and subtleties of stitched aerospace structures.

scholarly journals Structural health monitoring data fusion for in-situ life prognosis of composite structures

2018 ◽  
Vol 178 ◽  
pp. 40-54 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nick Eleftheroglou ◽  
Dimitrios Zarouchas ◽  
Theodoros Loutas ◽  
Rene Alderliesten ◽  
Rinze Benedictus
Keyword(s):  
Structural Health Monitoring ◽  
Data Fusion ◽  
Health Monitoring ◽  
Composite Structures ◽  
Monitoring Data ◽  
Structural Health ◽  
Life Prognosis

scholarly journals Review of Structural Health Monitoring Methods Regarding a Multi-Sensor Approach for Damage Assessment of Metal and Composite Structures

Sensors ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 826 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christoph Kralovec ◽  
Martin Schagerl
Keyword(s):  
Structural Health Monitoring ◽  
Health Monitoring ◽  
Damage Assessment ◽  
Composite Structures ◽  
Joint Damage ◽  
Ultrasonic Waves ◽  
Physical Models ◽  
Monitoring Methods ◽  
Structural Health ◽  
Different Levels

Structural health monitoring (SHM) is the continuous on-board monitoring of a structure’s condition during operation by integrated systems of sensors. SHM is believed to have the potential to increase the safety of the structure while reducing its deadweight and downtime. Numerous SHM methods exist that allow the observation and assessment of different damages of different kinds of structures. Recently data fusion on different levels has been getting attention for joint damage evaluation by different SHM methods to achieve increased assessment accuracy and reliability. However, little attention is given to the question of which SHM methods are promising to combine. The current article addresses this issue by demonstrating the theoretical capabilities of a number of prominent SHM methods by comparing their fundamental physical models to the actual effects of damage on metal and composite structures. Furthermore, an overview of the state-of-the-art damage assessment concepts for different levels of SHM is given. As a result, dynamic SHM methods using ultrasonic waves and vibrations appear to be very powerful but suffer from their sensitivity to environmental influences. Combining such dynamic methods with static strain-based or conductivity-based methods and with additional sensors for environmental entities might yield a robust multi-sensor SHM approach. For demonstration, a potent system of sensors is defined and a possible joint data evaluation scheme for a multi-sensor SHM approach is presented.

Study on Corner Contact Shock of Gear Transmission by ADAMS Software

2015 ◽  
Vol 778 ◽  
pp. 205-211
Author(s):  
Li He ◽  
Jin Yuan Tang
Keyword(s):  
Penetration Depth ◽  
Impact Velocity ◽  
Impact Force ◽  
Ansys Software ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Adams Software ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Key Parameter

Solving gear meshing impact force problems by using ADAMS software is studied.A pair of tooth meshing model is established based on UG, modal neutral file is generated by using ANSYS software, calculating gear meshing impact after Importing ADAMS. The relationship between the impact velocity and the impact force by taking reasonable key parameter about penetration depth in ADAMS simulation.A new approach for studying gear meshing impact is proposed here, and the simulation results show that ADAMS software is a very useful tool for solving gear corner contact shock problems outside the normal path of action line.

Nondestructive health monitoring techniques for composite materials: A review

2020 ◽  
pp. 096739112092170
Author(s):  
M Senthilkumar ◽  
TG Sreekanth ◽  
S Manikanta Reddy
Keyword(s):  
Health Monitoring ◽  
Composite Structures ◽  
Residual Life ◽  
Present Condition ◽  
Nondestructive Technique ◽  
Technical Data ◽  
Monitoring Techniques ◽  
Low Weight ◽  
Marine Applications ◽  
The Impact

Structural health monitoring is the process of acquisition and analyzing technical data obtained from structures to determine the present condition of the structure and residual life. Composites have been widely in use because of their low weight and better mechanical properties compared to conventional metals. They are more prone to damage during cyclic loading and the impact of foreign objects. So, usage of the nondestructive techniques is important to detect such damage in composites at the beginning stage itself, which further helps to avoid catastrophic failure. Many review articles are discussing a single nondestructive technique to monitor the health of the structure, but a single technique is not sufficient in most of the cases. This review is focused on the most commonly used nondestructive health monitoring techniques such as acoustic emission, vibration testing, ultrasonic testing, infrared thermography, and shearography to detect and characterize the damage in composite structures used in aerospace, automotive, and marine applications. The comparison among the techniques also has been presented in this review.

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