Characterization of residual strains in an epoxy block using an embedded FBG sensor and the OLCR technique

Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing

Volumn 37, Issue 4, 2006, Pages 652-661

  Colpo, F ^a   Humbert, L ^a   Giaccari, P ^a   Botsis, J ^a  

^a EPFL   (Switzerland)

Author keywords

Finite element analysis (FEA) (C); Non destructive testing (D); Polymer matrix composites (PMCs) (A); Residual internal stresses (B)

Indexed keywords

FIBER BRAGG GRATINGS; GLASS FIBERS; OPTICAL SENSORS; POLYMERIZATION; REFLECTOMETERS; RESIDUAL STRESSES;

FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS (FEA) (C); POLYMER-MATRIX COMPOSITES (PMCS) (A); RESIDUAL/INTERNAL STRESSES (B);

EPOXY RESINS;

EID: 33244476059     PISSN: 1359835X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.compositesa.2005.05.009     Document Type: Article

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