Laboratory Results of a Real-Time SHM Integrated System on a P180 Full-Scale Wing-Box Section.

Area of Science:

• Aerospace Engineering
• Materials Science
• Structural Health Monitoring

Background:

• Previous research demonstrated SHM system effectiveness on composite beams for detecting bonding line damage.
• Scaling methodologies were employed to adapt the SHM system for more complex aircraft components.

Purpose of the Study:

• To conduct a preliminary evaluation of an original, real-time structural health monitoring (SHM) system.
• To assess the SHM system's capability on a full-scale aircraft wing-box section under experimental conditions.
• To validate and expand upon previous findings for potential in-flight implementation.

Main Methods:

• Experimental campaign on a full-scale wing-box section at Piaggio Lab.
• Application of the SHM system across diverse temperature ranges using a climatic room.
• Simultaneous utilization of multiple algorithms for real-time data processing and analysis.

Main Results:

• The real-time SHM system demonstrated capability in monitoring a full-scale wing-box section.
• Successful application of the SHM system under varying temperature conditions.
• Validation of damage detection capabilities on complex composite structures.

Conclusions:

• The real-time SHM system shows promise for application on aircraft components.
• Testing across temperature ranges and using multiple algorithms enhances reliability for onboard implementation.
• The study contributes to the advancement of structural health monitoring for aviation safety.