Self sensing glass/epoxy composites using carbon nanotubes

Mohammadreza Nofar*, Suong V. Hoa, Martin Pugh

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Abstract

This paper presents results of an investigation on the sensitivity of carbon nanotube network in detecting the presence of cracks in the laminated composites. The results show that the carbon nanotube network is more sensitive than strain gauges in crack detection.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationICCM-17 - 17th International Conference on Composite Materials
PublisherInternational Committee on Composite Materials
Publication statusPublished - 2009
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameICCM International Conferences on Composite Materials

Keywords

  • Carbon nanotubes
  • Cracks
  • Electrical resistance
  • Fatigue
  • Sensing

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