Long FBG sensor characterization of residual strains in AS4/PPS thermoplastic laminates

Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering

Volumn 5384, Issue , 2004, Pages 267-278

  Sorensen, Larissa ^a   Gmür, Thomas ^a   Botsis, John ^a  

^a EPFL   (Switzerland)

Author keywords

AS4 PPS laminate; Birefringence; FBG sensor; Non uniform strains; Residual strains; Thermoplastic

Indexed keywords

DEFORMATION; FIBER BRAGG GRATINGS; LAMINATES; SENSORS; SOLIDIFICATION; STRAIN MEASUREMENT; THERMOPLASTICS;

ENVIRONMENTAL LOADS; RESIDUAL STRAINS; SPECTRAL RESPONSE; THERMOPLASTIC LAMINATES;

STRAIN;

EID: 8844259599     PISSN: 0277786X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Conference Proceeding    
DOI: 10.1117/12.538053     Document Type: Conference Paper

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