Printed strain sensors for early damage detection in engineering structures

Daniel Zymelka; Takahiro Yamashita; Seiichi Takamatsu; Toshihiro Itoh; Takeshi Kobayashi

doi:10.7567/JJAP.57.05GD05

Printed strain sensors for early damage detection in engineering structures

Daniel Zymelka
, Takahiro Yamashita
, Seiichi Takamatsu
, Toshihiro Itoh
, Takeshi Kobayashi

School of Sys Sci Ind Engr

Binghamton University

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In this paper, we demonstrate the analysis of strain measurements recorded using a screen-printed sensors array bonded to a metal plate and subjected to high strains. The analysis was intended to evaluate the capabilities of the printed strain sensors to detect abnormal strain distribution before actual defects (cracks) in the analyzed structures appear. The results demonstrate that the developed device can accurately localize the enhanced strains at the very early stage of crack formation. The promising performance and low fabrication cost confirm the potential suitability of the printed strain sensors for applications within the framework of structural health monitoring (SHM).

Original language	English
Article number	05GD05
Journal	Japanese Journal of Applied Physics
Volume	57
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.7567/JJAP.57.05GD05
State	Published - May 2018

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