Failure Mechanisms of Fiber Optic Sensors Placed in Composite Materials

Abstract

This paper provides an overview of considerations associated with placement and operation of fiber optic sensors placed in composite materials. Issues that are discussed include coatings placed on optical fibers and their relationship to the composite structure orientation of optical fibers in the composite parts, methods of providing strain relief, and terminations. Examples are given associated with a series of examples from aerospace and civil structure applications.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2005
Accession Number
ADA444111

Entities

People

  • Dirk Heider
  • Eric Udd
  • Mike Winz
  • Stephen Kreger

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Acrylates
  • Algorithms
  • Carbon Fibers
  • Chemistry
  • Composite Materials
  • Epoxy Composites
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Fibers
  • Genetic Algorithms
  • Materials
  • Materials Science
  • Measurement
  • Optical Fibers
  • Orientation (Direction)
  • Resins
  • Thermoplastic Composites

Readers

  • Optical Fiber Sensing and Electromagnetic Propagation.
  • Reinforced Composite Materials
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space