The Influence of Embedded Optical Fibers on the Interlamina Fracture Toughness of Composite Materials

摘要: Smart Structure Technology involving structurally integrated fiber optic reticulate sensor (SIFORS) systems could make obsolete the catastropic failures that have plagued aircraft, trains, cars......to date, [1]. The introduction of damage assessment would permit structural integrity a component to be monitored throughout its life. During manufacture and installation these built-in sensors check for flaws or mishandling therefore provide quality control. Internal generated by: impacts, manufacturing flaws, excessive loading fatigue detected assessed growth zones also monitored.