Acoustic Emission Characterization of Damage in Hybrid Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Rods
Publication: Journal of Composites for Construction
Volume 8, Issue 1
Abstract
The development and testing of a pseudoductile hybrid fiber-reinforced polymer rod consisting of glass and carbon fibers is described. Two different hybrid forms were considered for the development of the hybrid rods, including (1) random dispersion of the glass and carbon fibers; and (2) a core-shell design with a glass fiber core protected by the carbon fiber shells. The mechanical properties of the hybrids were evaluated through uniaxial tension tests. The hybrid rods developed by way of the core-shell approach exhibited pseudoductile properties that included a yield point of 1,153 MPa and an ultimate strength of 1,191 MPa, with a strain of 3.5% at ultimate. The experimental program also included damage assessment by way of a single-channel fiber optic acoustic emission (AE) sensor. The acoustic emission technique was employed for real-time determination of the progressive damage due to rupture of fibers. Moreover, the spectral energies of the frequency spectrum from the AE signals were employed for assessment of the state of damage in the rods. The spectral energies distinguish between the carbon and glass fiber ruptures. This differentiation of signals provides information about the condition and the state of health of the hybrid rod.
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Journal of Composites for Construction
Volume 8 • Issue 1 • February 2004
Pages: 70 - 78
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Copyright © 2004 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Received: Jun 4, 2002
Accepted: Sep 20, 2002
Published online: Jan 16, 2004
Published in print: Feb 2004
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