Multiscale characterization and testing of function-integrative fiber-reinforced composites

Geller, K. Holeczek, A. Winkler, T. Tyczynski, T. Weber, M. Gude, N. Modler Dresden University of Technology, Dresden, Germany [Pg.155]

2 Common techniques for the characterization of smart fiber-reinforced composites [Pg.155]

Since a system is only as strong as its weakest Unk, every subsystem of a smart composite needs to be inspected in order to assure reliable operation of the whole assembly during its entire in-service lifetime. Therefore, the physical properties of all constituents of the smart composite, the mechanical and environmental behavior, as well as the intended functionality, have to be characterized and checked against technically reasonable references on every assembly step. [Pg.155]

In general, smart structures can be considered as a compound of following subassemblies [Pg.156]

Such complex design of smart composite structures connected with the testing necessity of every subsystem requires selection and application of adapted experimental techniques. A short overview of the common techniques enabling characterization of smart fiber-reinforced composites is presented in the following sections. Stimulated by different levels of measurement, the described techniques have been differentiated into quahtative and quantitative ones. [Pg.156]

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