Abstract:In this study, smart multifunctional composites (SMC) were developed to enable state estimation of structures in terms of the deformations at distributed locations due to applied loads and temperature gradients. The SMC was composed of a carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) composite plate and an embedded microfabricated sensor network of densely distributed strain gauges. The microfabricated sensor network, with serpentine signal wires connecting the sensing elements, was manufactured on a 100 mm diameter s… Show more
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