HuTemp@SHM

Components made of fibre-reinforced composites have become an integral part in many technological fields. Especially aircraft design and automotive manufacturing provide new fields of potential applications. Obviously, detection of damages and, hence, prevention of failures is of tremendous importance. That is why trustworthy methods of structural health monitoring are needed.
Damages in the interior of the component weakening its structural strength and can be detected by guided waves. Unfortunately, temperature as well as moisture influence the wave propagation.

Thus, HuTemp@SHM aims for a reliable network of wireless sensors for time- and cost-efficient monitoring and non-destructive testing methods. The project strives to reduce the immobilization time of aircrafts during ser-vice. Further, monitoring of components may shorten manufacturing time, minimize production rejects, and make after-production testing redundant…read more