This paper provides an overview of the different types of fiber optic sensors (FOS) that can
be used with composite materials and also their compatibility with and suitability for …

Abstract 3D Printing, utilizing a layer-by-layer deposition of materials, is advantageous to
manufacture parts as it involves fewer process steps, provides great flexibility for prototyping …

Real-time reconstruction of displacement field from a network of discrete strain sensors is
referred to as “shape (deformation) sensing” for which inverse finite element method (iFEM) …

'Smart'structural health monitoring of composite materials with optical fiber sensors is
becoming more and more important, especially in the aviation industry. This paper presents …

This paper demonstrates the use of four embedded fiber optic acoustic emission sensors
(FOAESs) to identify the impact source of the carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) plate …

The existing optical strain sensors based on fiber Bragg grating (FBG) have limitations, such
as a complex structure, a limited strain range (±200 με) and poor linearity performance (R …

The fiber optic sensors (FOSs) are commonly used for large-scale structure monitoring
systems for their small size, noise free and low electrical risk characteristics. Embedded fiber …

Abstract Structure multi-parameters measurement, such as strain, displacement, corrosion
and temperature, is of the utmost importance for structural health monitoring. Meanwhile …

This paper proposes a hybrid optical fiber sensor system for simultaneously sensing the
strain, temperature, and thermal strain of composite materials. The hybrid fiber optic sensor …

Compliant mechanisms have gained an increasing interest in recent years, especially in
relation to the possibility of using 3D printers for their production. These mechanisms …