Use of optical fiber strain sensor for damage detection in composite structures

Prafulla J. Masalkar; Sant Kumar Malhotra; Rajpal S. Sirohi; Anand Krishna Asundi

doi:10.1117/12.208260

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8 May 1995 Use of optical fiber strain sensor for damage detection in composite structures

Prafulla J. Masalkar, Sant Kumar Malhotra, Rajpal S. Sirohi, Anand Krishna Asundi

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Proceedings Volume 2443, Smart Structures and Materials 1995: Smart Structures and Integrated Systems; (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.208260
Event: Smart Structures and Materials '95, 1995, San Diego, CA, United States

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High birefringence optical fiber embedded in composite laminates can be used for real time strain measurement. The use of such an embedded optical fiber for detection of damage in composites through strain monitoring has been investigated.

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Prafulla J. Masalkar, Sant Kumar Malhotra, Rajpal S. Sirohi, and Anand Krishna Asundi "Use of optical fiber strain sensor for damage detection in composite structures", Proc. SPIE 2443, Smart Structures and Materials 1995: Smart Structures and Integrated Systems, (8 May 1995); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.208260

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