Implementation and Testing of Smart Composite Laminates with Embedded Piezoelectric Sensors/Actuators

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2008

Authors

Ramos, CA (Author) Other; de Oliveira, R (Author) Other; António Torres Marques (Author) FEUP

Conference proceedings International

Title: ADVANCED MATERIALS FORUM IV

Pages: 645-649

13th Conference of the Sociedade-Portuguesa-de-Materiais/4th International Materials Symposium

Oporto, PORTUGAL, APR 01-04, 2007

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Authenticus ID: P-004-298

Abstract (EN): In this study the embedding of piezoelectric ceramics in carbon-fibre/epoxy laminates is studied with the purpose to be used for structural health monitoring from vibration measurements. Piezoelectric elements were embedded in two laminate types made of two weaved prepregs and with four additional unidirectional prepregs, respectively. The efficiency of the embedding process was analysed from the capability of the piezoelectric ceramic to transmit vibrations to the composite plate. The sensing element was successfully used to monitor the composite plate when submitted to three-point bending dynamic tests at different frequencies.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 5