DETERMINATION OF INTERNAL STRAIN IN 3-D BRAIDED COMPOSITES USING OPTIC FIBER STRAIN SENSORS

A reliable understanding of the properties of 3-D braided composites is of primary importance for proper utilization of these materials. A new method is introduced to study the mechanical performance of braided composite materials using embedded optic fiber sensors. Experimental research is performed to devise a method of incorporating optic fibers into a 3-D braided composite structure. The efficacy of this new testing method is evaluated on two counts. First, the optical performance of optic fibers is studied before and after incorporated into 3-D braided composites, as well as after completion of the manufacturing process for 3-D braided composites, to validate the ability of the optic fiber to survive the manufacturing process. On the other hand, the influence of incorporated optic fiber on the original braided composite is also researched by tension and compression experiments. Second, two kinds of optic fiber sensors are co-embedded into 3-D braided composites to evaluate their respective ability     

A DAMAGE MECHANICS MODEL FOR FATIGUE LIFE PREDICTION OF FIBER REINFORCED POLYMER COMPOSITE LAMINA

A damage mechanics fatigue life prediction model for the fiber reinforced polymer lamina is established. The stiffness matrix of the lamina is derived by elastic constants of fiber and matrix. Two independent damage degrees of fiber and matrix are introduced to establish constitutive relations with damage. The damage driving forces and damage evolution equations for fiber and matrix are derived respectively. Fatigue tests on 0°and 90°unidirectional laminates are conducted respectively to identify parameters in damage evolution equations of fiber and matrix. The failure criterion of the lamina is presented. Finally, the life prediction model for lamina is proposed.     

DAMAGE DETECTION BASED ON OPTIMIZED INCOMPLETE MODE SHAPE AND FREQUENCY

For the purpose of structural health monitoring, a damage detection method combined with optimum sensor placement is proposed in this paper. The back sequential sensor placement(BSSP) algorithm is introduced to optimize the sensor locations with the aim of maximizing the 2-norm of information matrix, since the EI method is not suitable for optimum sensor placement based on eigenvector sensitivity analysis. Structural damage detection is carried out based on the respective advantages of mode shape and frequency. The optimized incomplete mode shapes yielded from the optimal sensor locations are used to localize structural damage. After the potential damage elements have been preliminarily identified, an iteration scheme is adopted to estimate the damage extent of the potential damage elements based on the changes in the frequency. The effectiveness of this method is demonstrated using a numerical example of a 31-bar truss structure.     

Orientation distribution of fibers and rheological property in fiber suspensions flowing in a turbulent boundary layer

A model relating the translational and rotational transport of orientation distribution function （ODF） of fibers to the gradient of mean ODF and the dispersion coefficients is proposed to derive the mean equation for the ODE Then the ODF of fibers is predicted by numerically solving the mean equation for the ODF together with the equations of turbulent boundary layer flow. Finally the shear stress and first normal stress difference of fiber suspensions are obtained. The results, some of which agree with the available relevant experimental data, show that the most fibers tend to orient to the flow direction. The fiber aspect ratio and Reynolds number have significant and negligible effects on the orientation dis- tribution of fibers, respectively. The additional normal stress due to the presence of fibers is anisotropic. The shear stress of fiber suspension is larger than that of Newtonian solvent, and the first normal stress difference is much less than the shear stress. Both the additional shear stress and the first normal stress difference increase with increasing the fiber concentration and decreasing fiber aspect ratio.     

Nanohybrid TiO2/carbon black sensor for NO2 gas

A nanohybrid sensor of nanosized TiO2-coated carbon black particles, prepared by sol-gel technology for the detection of NO2 gas, has been developed. The response of the electric resistance of the hybrid sensor to NO2 concentration is investigated, showing that the sensitivity of the hybrid sensor is raised as certain ratio of the TiO2 content in the sensor. Easy and cheap to fabricate, the hybrid TiO2/carbon black promises to be a practical sensor for detecting NO2 gas.     

Research on the motion of particles in the turbulent pipe flow of fiber suspensions

The motion of fibers in turbulent pipe flow was simulated by 3-D integral method based on the slender body theory and simplified model of turbulence. The orientation distribution of fibers in the computational area for different Re numbers was computed. The results which were consistent with the experimental ones show that the fluctuation velocity of turbulence cause fibers to orient randomly. The orientation distributions become broader as the Re number increases. Then the fluctuation velocity and angular velocity of fibers were obtained. Both are affected by the fluctuation velocity of turbulence. The fluctuation velocity intensity of fiber is stronger at longitudinal than at lateral, while it was opposite for the fluctuation angular velocity intensity of fibers. Finally, the spatial distribution of fiber was given. It is obvious that the fiber dispersion is strenghened with the increase of Re numbers.     

IN-LINE PARTICLE SIZING FORPROCESS CONTROL IN NEW DIMENSIONS

The combination of laser diffraction with upstream sampling realized a break-through for the in-and on-line particles size analysis in industrial applications. Today, the combination of representative sampling, dry dispersion, particle size analysis by laser diffraction and integrated feedback of the sample is well accepted in many industrial applications. No more interactions of the user are required, and for standard applications the on-line monitoring of particle sizes became nearly as simple as the rnonitodng of any other process parameter. The increase of inspection interval from 24-hour operation to months has increased user confidence in this technology, and industries with more demanding measurement requirements are seeking to benefit from this performance. This challenge could not be solved with simple scale-ups or scale-do,he. New solutions had to be found for the sampling system, the measuring sensor, the adaptation to the environmental conditions and the processing of fesl growing volume of data.     

Theoretical research on rotational dispersion coefficient of fiber in turbulent shear flow of fiber suspension

The rotational dispersion coefficient of the fiber in the turbulent shear flow of fiber suspension was studied theoretically. The function of correlation moment between the different fluctuating velocity gradients of the flow was built firstly. Then the expression, dependent on the characteristic length, time, velocity and a dimensionless parameter related to the effect of wall, of rotational dispersion coefficient is derived. The derived expression of rotational dispersion coefficient can be employed to the inhomogeneous and non-isotropic turbulent flows. Furthermore it can be expanded to three-dimensional turbulent flows and serves the theoretical basis for solving the turbulent flow of fiber suspension.     

Stability analysis in spatial mode for channel flow of fiber suspensions

Different from previous temporal evolution assumption, the spatially growing mode was employed to analyze the linear stability for the channel flow of fiber suspensions. The stability equation applicable to fiber suspensions was established and solutions for a wide range of Reynolds number and angular frequency were given numerically . The results show that, the flow instability is governed by a parameter H which represents a ratio between the axial stretching resistance of fiber and the inertial force of the fluid. An increase of H leads to a raise of the critical Reynolds number, a decrease of corresponding wave number, a slowdown of the decreasing of phase velocity , a growth of the spatial attenuation rate and a diminishment of the peak value of disturbance velocity. Although the unstable region is reduced on the whole, long wave disturbances are susceptible to fibers.     

Sampling Moiré method for full-field deformation measurement: A brief review

The sampling Moiré(SM) method is one of the vision-based non-contact deformation measurement methods, which is a powerful tool for structural health monitoring and elucidation of damage mechanisms of materials. In this review, the basic principle of the SM method for measuring the twodimensional displacement and strain distributions is introduced. When the grid is not a standard orthogonal grating and cracks exist on the specimen surface, the measurement methods are also stated. Two of the most typical application examples are described in detail. One is the dynamic deflection measurement of a large-scale concrete bridge, and the other is the residual thermal strain measurement of small-scale flip chip packages. Several further development points of this method are pointed out. The SM method is expected to be used for deformation measurement of various structures and materials for residual stress evaluation, crack location prediction, and crack growth evaluation on broad scales.     

Residual Strains using Integrated Continuous Fiber Optic Sensing in Thermoplastic Composites and Structural Health Monitoring

The evolution of spatially resolved internal strain/stress during the manufacturing of thermoplastic composites and subsequent relaxation from water intake are evaluated using an in-situ fiber optic sensor corresponding to a coated optical glass fiber with a nominal diameter of 160 μm. Unidirectional carbon fiber-polyamide 6 composites are produced using compression molding with an embedded fiber optic for strain measurement. The distributed fiber optic based strain sensor is placed in an arrangement to capture 0, 45, and 90° strains in the composite to resolve in-plane strain tensor. Strains are monitored in the direction of fiber optic sensor along its length at high resolution during the various stages of compression molding process. Results indicate considerable internal strains leading to residual stress at the end of processing step along the off-axis (45°) and transverse (90°) directions, and small strains in the carbon fiber pre-preg (0°) direction. At the end of compression molding process, an average of 7000 and 10,000 compressive micro-strains are obtained for residual state of strain in the off-axis and transverse direction. Since water/moisture infusion affects the mechanical properties of polyamide-6 matrix resin, these composite panels with embedded sensors targeted for marine applications are monitored in a water bath at 40 °C simulating accelerated testing conditions. Using the same fiber optic sensor based technique, the strain relaxation was observed during water uptake demonstrating in-situ strain monitoring during both manufacturing and subsequent composite implementation/application environment. The technique presented in this paper shows the potential of optimizing time-temperature-pressure protocols typically utilized in thermoplastic manufacturing, and continuous life-cycle monitoring of composite materials using a small diameter and inexpensive distributed fiber optic sensing.     

绞合式光纤应变传感器

研究了一种可用于工程结构状态监测的本征型强度调制光纤应变传感器,由两根以上多模光纤相互绞合形成,分析了该传感器的应变传感原理,得到其既能测量拉应变,又有测定压应变的结论,传感器对应变的响应具有良好的线性和重复性、灵敏度高、无迟滞现象,对钢筋拉应变、混凝土压就矿业的实验结果与理论分析一致,表明该传感器是适合土木工程测量、结构状态监测等方面的较为理想的光纤传感器。     

先张预应力CFL加固RC梁预应力损失的实验研究

由于预应力碳纤维增强复合材料(CFRP)加固钢筋混凝土(RC)结构技术能够充分发挥其优异的力学性能而备受关注。本文以预应力碳纤维薄板(CFL)加固RC桥梁结构为研究对象,研制了采用先张法对CFL施加预应力的实验装置,提出了先张预应力CFL加固RC梁的实验方法及其预应力损失的监测方法,并在3个预应力水平下对RC梁实施了预应力CFL加固,测试和分析了CFL的预应力损失演化规律。研究结果表明,本文提出的先张预应力CFL加固RC梁以及预应力损失测试的方法是可行和有效的。     

光纤模斑谱传感器复合材料固化监测研究

提出利用一种新型光纤传感器，通过测量光纤末端近场模斑谱反映光纤埋置周围树脂折射率的变化．计算了随着树脂固化过程中折射率变化的功率谱密度分布，给出截止频率与折射率的近似关系．给出了利用这种传感器进行复合材料树脂固化监测的实验结果．发现这种光纤传感器的信号可以用来反映固化凝胶点和固化结束点．由于固化后光纤仍保持光波导特性，该光纤还可以用来监测结构受环境的扰动如温度变化、振动等．     

地质和岩土工程光纤传感监测技术综述

光纤传感器与常规传感器相比具有很大的优越性,已经成为地质和岩土工程监测领域中的研究热点。本文介绍了光纤传感监测系统的种类、基本测量原理和目前国内外的研究发展状况,并对各种传感技术的性能和特点进行了比较,指出了光纤传感监测技术应用于地质和岩土工程监测尚需研究的相关课题。     

埋光纤光栅传感器智能土木结构应变监测

采取与土木工程施工特点相适应的操作工艺与保护方法，将光纤Bragg光栅传感器埋入钢筋混凝土结构中，分别在实验室和实际工程施工现场对混凝土内部的应变进行了测量。实验中光纤Bragg光栅传感性能良好，能够监测混凝土内部应变状态，显示出成活率高、绝对值测量、寿命长等优势，为建立基于光纤传感器的结构健康监测系统奠定了基础。     

FRP片材在土建修复加固工程中应用的力学问题

纤维增强复合材料(FRP)片材由于其优异的力学性能和施工的便捷性而备受国内外土木建筑领域的高度关注,并得到了迅速的推广应用.本文结合国内外的研究现状及本课题组的研究工作,对FRP片材(纤维布、纤维板和纤维薄板)在土木建筑修复加固工程中应用的主要力学问题-FRP片材加固钢筋混凝土(RC)构件的静力学性能、疲劳性能、界面的力学性能、以及构件的耐久性等进行综述和讨论,并试图指出今后有关FRP片材修复加固RC构件力学性能的研究方向.     

Experimental study and analysis of RC beams strengthened with CFRP laminates under sustaining load

Six reinforced concrete beams strengthened in flexure using carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) laminates subjected to different sustaining loads were tested. The main goal of the test is to examine the effects of initial load and load history on the ultimate strength of strengthened reinforced concrete beams by externally bonded CFRP laminates. The main experimental parameters include different levels of sustaining load at the time of strengthening and load history. To explain the experimental results in quantitative terms, a theoretical model for flexural behavior of the strengthened reinforced concrete beam is also developed. Test results in the current study show that sustaining load levels at the time of strengthening have important influence on the ultimate strength of strengthened reinforced concrete beams. If the initial load is basically same, the ultimate strength of reinforced concrete beams strengthened with CFRP laminates is almost same regardless of load history at the time of strengthening.     

AFL加固受损RC柱拟静力抗震实验研究

对已受损并引起承载力和抗震性能不足的在役桥梁墩柱,急需进行加固补强。为此,本文探讨采用新型纤维增强复合材料(FRP)片材——芳纶纤维薄板(AFL)加固受损钢筋混凝土(RC)桥梁墩柱及其拟静力抗震实验方法,并对AFL加固受损RC柱实施了拟静力抗震实验。研究结果表明,采用本文所示AFL加固方法可有效提高RC柱的抗剪承载力、极限位移,改善其延性变形能力和滞回耗能能力。     

FATIGUE LIFE PREDICTION OF RC BEAMS STRENGTHENED WITH PRESTRESSED CFRP UNDER CYCLIC BENDING LOADS

The application of prestressed carbon reinforced polymer(prestressed CFRP)in reinforced concrete(RC)members can improve the mechanical properties of strengthened structures and strengthening efficiency.This paper proposed a semi-empirical prediction formula of fatigue lives of the RC beams strengthened with prestressed CFRP under bending loads.The formula is established based on the fatigue life prediction method of RC beams and fatigue experimental data of non-prestressed CFRP reinforced beams done before.Fatigue effect coefficient of the formula was confirmed by the fatigue experiments of the RC beams strengthened with prestressed carbon fiber laminate(prestressed CFL)under cyclic bending loads.Fatigue lives of the strengthened beams predicted using the formula agreed well with the experimental data.