Smart Composites
ABSTRACT
This paper describes studies on smart composites. The research and development in smart composites is highlighted. The study can be categorized into sensing and actuating from the viewpoint of the smart functions. The sensing functions are applied to process monitoring and health monitoring, while the actuating functions are available for vibration damping, noise reduction, high-deformable composites and repairing. These smart composites integrate active elements such as sensors and actuators into a host structure to create improved or new functionalities through a clever choice of the active elements and/or a proper design of the structure. In addition, practical studies of smart composites are on increase because it has been recognized that smart composites have promise to reduce the cost, improve the reliability and upgrade their value in the coming years. The basic studies in the laboratory, the practical studies and wide applications of smart composites are also addressed in this paper.
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