Optical fiber Bragg grating sensors for process monitoring in advanced composites

Ebrahim Oromiehie, B. Gangadhara Prusty, Ginu Rajan, Paul Compston

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    Abstract

    The potential for increased productivity offered by automated tape placement method has opened up a wider range of applications as well as new markets for lightweight, fiber-reinforced composite materials in various industries. However, different flaws such as voids or delaminations may still occur during or after layup. In the experimental work presented in this paper, glass fiber/HDPE laminates with embedded fiber Bragg gratings (FBGs) are fabricated using automated tape placement method and the lay-up process conditions are monitored by FBG sensors. The results indicate that embedded FBGs can be reliably used for on-line monitoring of lay-up process and ensure the quality of final product.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationSAS 2016 - Sensors Applications Symposium, Proceedings
    PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
    Pages222-226
    Number of pages5
    ISBN (Electronic)9781479972494
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 26 May 2016
    Event11th IEEE Sensors Applications Symposium, SAS 2016 - Catania, Italy
    Duration: 20 Apr 201622 Apr 2016

    Publication series

    NameSAS 2016 - Sensors Applications Symposium, Proceedings

    Conference

    Conference11th IEEE Sensors Applications Symposium, SAS 2016
    Country/TerritoryItaly
    CityCatania
    Period20/04/1622/04/16

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