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Piezoelectric Fiber Composites as Sensor Elements for Structural Health Monitoring and Adaptive Material Systems

Andreas J. Brunner

Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Testing and Research, Laboratory for Mechanical Engineering Ueberlandstrasse 129, CH-8600 Duebendorf, Switzerland, andreas.brunner{at}empa.ch

Marcel Birchmeier

Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Testing and Research, Laboratory for Mechanical Engineering Ueberlandstrasse 129, CH-8600 Duebendorf, Switzerland

Mark M. Melnykowycz

Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Testing and Research, Laboratory for Mechanical Engineering Ueberlandstrasse 129, CH-8600 Duebendorf, Switzerland

Michel Barbezat

Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Testing and Research, Laboratory for Mechanical Engineering Ueberlandstrasse 129, CH-8600 Duebendorf, Switzerland

Piezoelectric Active Fiber Composites (AFC) and Macro Fiber Composites (MFC) have the potential to provide various sensor functions for nondestructive test methods. AFC have been integrated into fiber-reinforced laminates as a first step towards structures with sensing capability. These developments constitute initial stages for developing adaptive composite structures or structures with integrated health monitoring system. So far, the use of AFC and MFC has been explored in selected nondestructive tests for defect detection in model composite systems on laboratory scale with e.g., Acoustic Emission, Acousto-Ultrasonics, and Electromechanical Impedance testing. The present article will focus on limitations and current prospects for structural health monitoring with AFC or MFC and discuss selected concepts and approaches.

Key Words: sensor • active composites • morphing • piezoelectric • structural health monitoring.

This version was published on June 1, 2009

Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, Vol. 20, No. 9, 1045-1055 (2009)
DOI: 10.1177/1045389X08101196
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