Sensing Capabilities of Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composite Integrated With Electrical Inserts

Baban Parisa Dathwade, Raghu M J, Kiran P., Shrikanth G D

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This paper describes the attempts made in developing a passive smart material by the integration of electrical inserts in the FRP components and studying the electrical & mechanical behavior under different loading conditions. FRPs are fabricated with copper inserts and are tested to study the resistive and capacitive behaviors of prepared specimens. FRP components are also tested for tensile, bending, compression and impact strengths to determine the effect of metal inserts. Prepared smart material is used in the Quadra-copter arms that contain a built-in sensing capabilities as well improved strength to weight ratio.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.37628/jcmm.v1i2.121

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