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Abstract:
The structural health monitoring of bolted connections is important for ensuring the safety and reliability of engineering systems, yet conventional sensing technologies struggle to balance detection range and sensitivity. This study presents a flexible sensor with a hybrid capacitive-resistive sensing mechanism, designed to overcome the limitations of single-mode sensors. By integrating a hierarchically structured composite layer with tailored material properties, the sensor achieves a seamless transition between sensing modes across different pressure ranges. It exhibits high sensitivity in both low-pressure and high-pressure regions, enabling the reliable detection of preload variations in bolted connections. Experimental validation confirms its cyclic durability and rapid response to mechanical changes, demonstrating good potential for real-time monitoring in aerospace and industrial systems.
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