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Structural Health Monitoring

Overview

AMAC's research focuses on integrating cutting-edge sensing technologies into composite structures to enable real-time monitoring and damage detection. A notable project involves embedding distributed optical fibre sensors (DOFS) within composite materials. These sensors facilitate continuous assessment of structural integrity during both manufacturing and operational phases, allowing for early detection of potential failures. Another significant advancement is the use of fibre Bragg gratings (FBGs) for real-time measurement during Automated Fibre Placement (AFP) processes. This approach not only monitors the manufacturing process but also provides lifelong health monitoring of composite parts, ensuring their reliability in various applications.

AMAC's SHM technologies have been applied to the development of shape-adaptive composite hydrofoils for marine vessels. By integrating fibre optic sensors, researchers can monitor strain fields within these structures, enhancing their performance and safety. AMAC's work with the Defence Science and Technology Group focuses on optimising composite structures for defence applications, including the design and manufacture of advanced composite hydrofoils using AFP technique. AMAC collaborates with various industry partners to translate research into practical applications.

Publications
    1. B. Bhandari, P. T. Maung, E. Oromiehie and G. B. Prusty, "Continuous Wavelet Transform and Deep Learning for Accurate AE Zone Detection in Laminated Composite Structures," in IEEE Sensors Journal, doi: 10.1109/JSEN.2024.3377607​
    2. Bhandari B; Maung PT; Prusty GB, 2024, 'Novel Response Surface Technique for Composite Structure Localization Using Variable Acoustic Emission Velocity', Sensors, 24, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/s24113450
    3. Bhandari B; Maung PT; Prusty GB, 2024, 'Numerical model and experimental validation of stress waves propagation in large composite panels', Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/07316844241272955
    4. Nagulapally, P., Shamsuddoha, M., Herath, T., Djukic, L., & Prusty, G. B. (2023). Mechanical and optical performance evaluations of embedded polyimide and PEEK coated distributed optical sensors in glass fibre reinforced composites with vinyl ester resin systems. Journal of Composite Materials, 57(10), 1707-1728. doi:10.1177/00219983231160866
    5. Nagulapally, P., Shamsuddoha, M., Rajan, G., Djukic, L., & Prusty, G. B. (2021). Distributed fibre optic sensor-based continuous strain measurement along semicircular paths using strain transformation approach. Sensors (Switzerland), 21(3), 1-20. doi:10.3390/s21030782
    6. Nagulapally, P., Shamsuddoha, M., Rajan, G., Mohan, M., & Prusty, B. G. (2021). Distributed fiber optic sensor-based strain monitoring of a riveted bridge joint under fatigue loading. IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, 70. doi:10.1109/TIM.2021.3101324
    7. Jinachandran, S., Ning, Y., Wu, B., Li, H., Xi, J., Prusty, B. G., & Rajan, G. (2020). Cold Crack Monitoring and Localization in Welding Using Fiber Bragg Grating Sensors. IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, 69(11), 9228-9236. doi:10.1109/TIM.2020.3001367
    8. Jinachandran, S., Basu, A., Li, H., Xi, J., Prusty, B. G., & Rajan, G. (2019). The Study of the Directional Sensitivity of Fiber Bragg Gratings for Acoustic Emission Measurements. IEEE Sensors Journal, 19(16), 6771-6777. doi:10.1109/JSEN.2019.2913415
    9. Patole, S. P., Reddy, S. K., Schiffer, A., Askar, K., Prusty, B. G., & Kumar, S. (2019). Piezoresistive and Mechanical Characteristics of Graphene Foam Nanocomposites. ACS Applied Nano Materials, 2(3), 1402-1411. doi:10.1021/acsanm.8b02306
    10. Jinachandran, S., Li, H., Xi, J., Prusty, B. G., Semenova, Y., Farrell, G., & Rajan, G. (2018). Fabrication and characterization of a magnetized metal-encapsulated FBG sensor for structural health monitoring. IEEE Sensors Journal, 18(21), 8739-8746. doi:10.1109/JSEN.2018.2866803
    11. Rajan, G., Vinod, J. S., Moses, T., Prusty, B. G., & Xi, J. (2017). Ballast Breakage Analysis Using FBG Acoustic Emission Measurement System. Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, 35(3), 1239-1247. doi:10.1007/s10706-017-0165-4
    12. Jinachandran, S., Xi, J., Rajan, G., Shen, C., Li, H., & Prusty, B. G. (2016). Fibre optic acoustic emission sensor system for hydrogen induced cold crack monitoring in welding applications. Paper presented at the SAS 2016 - Sensors Applications Symposium, Proceedings.
    13. Oromiehie, E., Prusty, B. G., Compston, P., & Rajan, G. (2016). Identification of defect in the automated tape placement process using fiber Bragg grating sensors. Paper presented at the ECCM 2016 - Proceeding of the 17th European Conference on Composite Materials.
    14. Oromiehie, E., Rajan, G., & Prusty, G. B. (2016). Thermal sensitivity and relaxation of carbon fibre-foam sandwich composites with fibre optic sensors. Journal of Sandwich Structures and Materials, 18(5), 652-664. doi:10.1177/1099636216647929
    15. Oromiehie, E., Prusty, B. G., Rajan, G., & Compston, P. (2016). Optical fiber Bragg grating sensors for process monitoring in advanced composites. Paper presented at the SAS 2016 - Sensors Applications Symposium, Proceedings.
    16. Raju, Prusty, B. G. (2016). Fiber-optic structural health monitoring systems for marine composite structures. In Structural Health Monitoring of Composite Structures Using Fiber Optic Methods (pp. 415-479): CRC Press. ISBN 9780367736934
    17. Prusty, B. G., Oromiehie, E., & Rajan, G. (2016). Introduction to composite materials and smart structures. In Structural Health Monitoring of Composite Structures Using Fiber Optic Methods (pp. 1-19): CRC Press. ISBN 9780367736934
    18. Rajan, G., Jinachandran, S., Xi, J., Li, H., Vinod, J. S., Moses, T., Karekal, S., & Prusty, B. G. (2016). Fibre optic acoustic emission measurement technique for crack activity monitoring in civil engineering applications. Paper presented at the SAS 2016 - Sensors Applications Symposium, Proceedings.
    19. Rajan, G., Prusty, B. G., & Iniewski, K. (2016). Structural health monitoring of composite structures using fiber optic methods: CRC Press.
    20. Bhowmik, K., Peng, G. D., Ambikairajah, E., Lovric, V., Walsh, W. R., Prusty, B. G., & Rajan, G. (2015). Intrinsic high-sensitivity sensors based on etched single-mode polymer optical fibers. IEEE Photonics Technology Letters, 27(6), 604-607. doi:10.1109/LPT.2014.2385875
    21. Oromiehie, E., Gangadhara Prusty, B., Compston, P., & Rajan, G. (2015). Structural health monitoring and processing of composites using photonic sensing technology. Paper presented at the ICCM International Conferences on Composite Materials.
    22. Oromiehie, E., Rajan, G., Compston, P., & Prusty, B. G. (2014). Performance characterization of sandwich composite laminates embedded with fiber Bragg grating sensors. Paper presented at the 8th Australasian Congress on Applied Mechanics, ACAM 2014, as Part of Engineers Australia Convention 2014.
    23. Raju & Prusty, B. G. (2014). Failure investigation of top-hat composite stiffened panels. Ships and Offshore Structures, 9(2), 186-198. doi:10.1080/17445302.2012.759335
    24. Rajan, G., Darminan, E., Peng, G. D., & Prusty, G. (2014). Carbon fibre-foam sandwich composite laminate embedded with fiber Bragg grating sensors. Paper presented at the Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering.
    25. Raju, Gangadhara Prusty, B., & Wkelly, D. (2013). Delamination failure of composite top-hat stiffeners using finite element analysis. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part M: Journal of Engineering for the Maritime Environment, 227(1), 61-80. doi:10.1177/1475090212452975
    26. Raju, Azmi, A., & Prusty, G. (2012). AE failure characterization of advanced composites using piezo-electric sensors and fibre optic sensors. In Theory and Uses of Acoustic Emissions (pp. 215-280): Nova Science Publishers, Inc.
    27. Raju & Prusty, B. G. (2012). Failure monitoring in composite structures using embedded FBG strain sensors. Paper presented at the Optics InfoBase Conference Papers.
    28. Raju, Azmi, A. I., & Prusty, B. G. (2012). Acoustic emission techniques for failure characterisation in composite top-hat stiffeners. Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, 31(7), 495-516. doi:10.1177/0731684412437986
    29. Raju & Prusty, B. G. (2012). Failure monitoring in composite structures using embedded FBG strain sensors. Paper presented at the 2012 International Conference on Fiber Optics and Photonics, PHOTONICS 2012.
    30. Raju, Prusty, B. G., Kelly, D. W., Lyons, D., & Peng, G. D. (2010b). Top hat stiffeners: A study on keel failures. Ocean Engineering, 37(13), 1180-1192. doi:10.1016/j.oceaneng.2010.05.008
    31. Raju, R., Prusty, B. G., Kelly, D. W., Peng, G. D., & Lyons, D. (2010). Failure characterisation of L-bend curved composite laminates. Transactions of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects Part B: International Journal of Small Craft Technology, 152(2), B93-B105. doi:10.3940/rina.ijsct.2010.b2.107
    32. Raju, Prusty, B. G., Kelly, D. W., Lyons, D., & Peng, G. D. (2010a). Delamination charaterisation of curved composites using acoustic emission and fibre bragg gratings. Paper presented at the International Maritime Conference 2010, Pacific 2010.
    33. Hu, Y., & Prusty, B. G. (2007). A new method for oil tanker structure condition monitoring. Ships and Offshore Structures, 2(4), 371-377. doi:10.1080/17445300701594328

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