Enhanced thermographic damage detection enabled by multifunctional nanoengineered composite laminates

R. Guzman De Villoria, N. Yamamoto, A. Miravete, B. L. Wardle

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution

2 Scopus citations

Abstract

Non-destructive evaluation (NDE) techniques are essential to detect damage in structures, including airplanes, and require further improvement. Extant NDE techniques are often time-consuming, and their spatial resolution and in situ capabilities are limited. In this paper, a new NDE technique is demonstrated using the Joule heating effect of carbon nanotube (CNT) networks embedded within structural composites (also known as nanoengineered composites). Via local resistive heating, damage in the composite causes increased electrical and thermal resistance that is visualized with standard thermographic imaging. Multiple improved characteristics have been experimentally confirmed, including real-time measurement, high resolution (∼0.1 mm), and simple and low-power (15 °C rise at 1 W) operation. Furthermore, the ability to detect barely visible (and internal) damage, and an additional de-icing functionality, are presented. This materials-based sensing technique offers a novel and practical approach for in situ structural health monitoring to prevent structural failures.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication52nd AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 1 2011
Event52nd AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference - Denver, CO, United States
Duration: Apr 4 2011Apr 7 2011

Publication series

NameCollection of Technical Papers - AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference
ISSN (Print)0273-4508

Other

Other52nd AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityDenver, CO
Period4/4/114/7/11

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Architecture
  • Materials Science(all)
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

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