Sensing system for monitoring the structural health of composite structures
US7921727B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 24, 2005 |
| Grant date | Apr 12, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N27/205
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A sensing system for use in monitoring the structural health of a structure such as a polymeric matrix composite structure is provided. The system includes a sensor formed from a conductive ink containing carbon nanofibers and a polymeric resin, and a data acquisition system for acquiring and evaluating data from the sensor. The conductive ink may be applied directly to the structure to be monitored in the form of a grid pattern. Damage to the structure may be detected by measuring changes in resistance values detected from the sensor.
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