An Experimental Study of Self-diagnosis of Interlaminar Damage in Carbon-fiber Composites

Ngabonziza Y., Ergün H., Kuznetsova R., Li J. J., Liaw B. M., Delale F., ...Daha Fazla

JOURNAL OF INTELLIGENT MATERIAL SYSTEMS AND STRUCTURES, cilt.21, sa.3, ss.233-242, 2010 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

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An experimental study was conducted to sense interlaminar delamination in carbon-fiber composites utilizing inherent material piezoresistivity. Mode I and II interlaminar fracture tests were carried out on double cantilever beam and end-notched-flexure specimens following ASTM standards. The traditional DC-sourcing two-point probe technique was employed to measure the through-thickness electrical resistance change. For comparison, optical marker method and acoustic emission technique were also applied to detect interlaminar crack growth. The investigation demonstrates the application potential of the self-sensing capabilities of carbon-fiber composites for structural health monitoring.

An experimental study was conducted to sense interlaminar delamination in carbon-fiber composites utilizing inherent material piezoresistivity. Mode I and II interlaminar fracture tests were carried out on double cantilever beam and end-notched-flexure specimens following ASTM standards. The traditional DC-sourcing two-point probe technique was employed to measure the through-thickness electrical resistance change. For comparison, optical marker method and acoustic emission technique were also applied to detect interlaminar crack growth. The investigation demonstrates the application potential of the self-sensing capabilities of carbon-fiber composites for structural health monitoring.