In this work we present an investigation on a conductive thermoplastic nanocomposite used as flexible and stretchable strain gauge to be applied on inflatable structures for both terrestrial and extra-terrestrial applications. In particular we analysed the sensor behaviour by using an one-dimensional expansion system for increasing strain up to 5% and we studied the device changing in temperature. The strain gauge was also tested after several expansion cycles thus analysing the sensor response in time and ageing effects. Finally we tested the sensor on an inflatable naval fender in order to reproduce the sensor behaviour in real conditions.


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    Title :

    Strain gauge sensors based on thermoplastic nanocomposite for monitoring inflatable structures




    Publication date :

    2014-05-01


    Size :

    2023567 byte




    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English



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    Strain Sensor Evaluation for Inflatable Structures

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