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Sparse sensor placement, particularly longitudinal fiber Bragg grating (FBG) sensors, accurately predicts airplane panel bending and membrane shapes. Sparse strain rosettes also suffice for accurate torsion shape prediction using the iFEM-RZT method.

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  • Structural mechanics
  • Aerospace engineering
  • Computational mechanics

Background:

  • Accurate three-dimensional shape sensing is crucial for aerospace structures.
  • Traditional methods often require dense sensor networks, increasing cost and complexity.
  • The Inverse Finite Element Method (iFEM) combined with Refined Zigzag Theory (RZT) offers a promising approach for enhanced shape prediction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of sensor density and alignment on the accuracy of 3D shape sensing for an airplane-wing-shaped panel.
  • To evaluate the performance of a novel i3-RZT element within the iFEM framework.
  • To determine optimal sensor configurations for different loading conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the Inverse Finite Element Method (iFEM) integrated with Refined Zigzag Theory (RZT).
  • Implemented a novel three-node C°-continuous inverse-shell element (i3-RZT).
  • Generated numerical strain data simulating surface-patched strain gauges or embedded fiber Bragg grating (FBG) sensors under bending, torsion, and membrane loads.

Main Results:

  • A sparse, longitudinally aligned FBG sensor configuration accurately predicts full-field membrane and bending responses.
  • Sparse strain rosettes provide accurate torsion shape predictions, comparable to dense configurations.
  • The i3-RZT/iFEM methodology demonstrates effectiveness for 3D shape sensing.

Conclusions:

  • Optimal sensor placement and type significantly influence 3D shape sensing accuracy.
  • Sparse sensor networks can be sufficient for specific loading conditions, reducing practical implementation challenges.
  • The i3-RZT/iFEM approach is validated for practical application in aerospace structures.