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  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Structural Health Monitoring

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  • Developing high-performance polymer matrix composite (PMC) leaf springs for automotive applications requires understanding the behavior of ultra-thick composite beams.
  • Monitoring internal strain and exothermic reactions during composite manufacturing is crucial for quality control.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the manufacturing, testing, and analysis of ultra-thick PMC beams.
  • To develop and validate a nonlinear finite element (FE) model for predicting the large deflection behavior of these beams.
  • To explore the application of Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) sensors for structural health monitoring (SHM) in composite structures.

Main Methods:

  • Manufacturing of ultra-thick laminated PMC beams.
  • Integration of Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) sensors and thermocouples (TCs) for in-situ monitoring.
  • Static three-point bending tests to determine Calibration Coefficients (CCs) using Strain Gauges (SGs).
  • Development of a geometrically nonlinear FE model (GNA) to analyze large deflection (LD) effects.
  • Fatigue testing with FBG sensors for SHM under three-point bending.

Main Results:

  • A validated FE model accurately predicts the deformation behavior and internal strain distribution of ultra-thick composite beams.
  • FBG sensor data correlated well with FE analysis and SG measurements.
  • Fatigue performance significantly decreased with increasing displacement ranges, highlighting the importance of SHM.
  • FBG sensors demonstrated potential for enhanced SHM in composite materials.

Conclusions:

  • Ultra-thick composite beams can be manufactured and analyzed using advanced monitoring and modeling techniques.
  • The developed nonlinear FE model provides valuable insights into the large deflection behavior of composite beams.
  • FBG sensors offer a promising approach for structural health monitoring and smart maintenance of composite structures, especially under fatigue loading.