Demonstration of Manufacturing Process for Large Area, Multilayer Piezoelectric Composites

Abstract

FMI is conducting a program to demonstrate the capability of economical automated fabrication of fiber reinforced 1-3 piezoelectric composite materials. A series of test specimens is being fabricated and tested to establish relationships between composite structure and performance. The results will be used to design panels in a 30.5 x 30.5 cm (12 inches x 12 inches) multilayer structure. A modeling study at Stanford University is also being supported by specimen fabrication and testing at FMI. Four specimens from the basic set have been completed and twenty-four more are in production. Eighteen specimens have also been prepared for the Standard task. Further development has occurred in processing methods including a study of resin systems, development of poling procedures and establishment of quality control standards for PZT rods.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA246662

Entities

People

  • H. D. Batha
  • James Lennox
  • Shirley Darrah

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Classification
  • Composite Materials
  • Composite Structures
  • Electrical Properties
  • Epoxy Resins
  • Fabrication
  • Fiber Reinforcement
  • Fibers
  • Manufacturing
  • Materials
  • Materials Processing
  • Military Research
  • Production
  • Quality Control
  • Resins
  • Security
  • Standards

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Software Engineering
  • Structural Health Monitoring of Composite Structures.