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Published on: May 18, 2015
Model for Wireless Magnetoelastic Strain Sensors.
Eduardo S Bastos1, Cristina Bormio-Nunes2, Thomas G R Clarke1
1Laboratório de Metalurgia Física, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre 91501-970, Brazil.
This study presents a novel magnetoelastic strain sensor utilizing the delta E (ΔE) effect. The sensor accurately measures strain in steel structures, showing potential for remote monitoring applications.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Physics
- Engineering
Background:
- Magnetoelastic sensors leverage the ΔE effect for strain measurement.
- Developing robust sensors for real-world applications is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a magnetoelastic strain sensor based on the ΔE effect.
- To investigate materials for sensor construction and performance.
- To model sensor behavior for accurate strain prediction.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a polycrystalline Fe-Al-B alloy as the magnetoelastic transducer.
- Employed a field-annealed Metglas 2826MB3 strip as the resonator.
- Developed a simulation model to correlate resonant frequency with deformation.
- Tested sensor performance on brass plates and SAE 1010 steel rods.
Main Results:
- The sensor demonstrated a resonant frequency shift of ~7 kHz for 1100 ppm strain on a steel rod.
- A simulation model accurately predicted resonant frequency versus deformation curves.
- The sensor's design is suitable for remote monitoring of steel surfaces.
Conclusions:
- The developed magnetoelastic strain sensor shows high sensitivity and accuracy.
- The sensor is particularly well-suited for monitoring steel components in harsh environments, like marine risers.

