Structural health monitoring of composite laminates with embedded piezoelectric fibers

Cliff J. Lissenden, L. James Blackshire, Padma K. Puthillath

Research output: Contribution to journalConference articlepeer-review

4 Scopus citations

Abstract

The actuation of ultrasonic guided waves in a carbon fiber reinforced polymer plate from embedded metal core piezoelectric fibers is studied for structural health monitoring applications. A linear array of fibers embedded at the midplane can generate guided waves transverse to the fiber direction. Finite element simulations show that a significant source influence is associated with the small diameter piezoelectric fibers.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)974-981
Number of pages8
JournalAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume1096
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009
EventReview of Progress in Quantitative Nondestructive Evaluation - Chicago, IL, United States
Duration: Jul 20 2008Jul 25 2008

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Physics and Astronomy

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Structural health monitoring of composite laminates with embedded piezoelectric fibers'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this