TY - CONF A1 - Gabler, M. A1 - Tkachenko, Viktoriya A1 - Küppers, S. A1 - Kuka, G.G. A1 - Habel, Wolfgang A1 - Milwich, M. A1 - Knippers, J. ED - Peters, K.J. ED - Ecke, W. ED - Matikas, T.E. T1 - Automatically produced FRP beams with embedded FOS in complex geometry: process, material compatibility, micromechanical analysis, and performance tests N2 - The main goal of the presented work was to evolve a multifunctional beam composed out of fiber reinforced plastics (FRP) and an embedded optical fiber with various fiber Bragg grating sensors (FBG). These beams are developed for the use as structural member for bridges or industrial applications. It is now possible to realize large scale cross sections, the embedding is part of a fully automated process and jumpers can be omitted in order to not negatively influence the laminate. The development includes the smart placement and layout of the optical fibers in the cross section, reliable strain transfer, and finally the coupling of the embedded fibers after production. Micromechanical tests and analysis were carried out to evaluate the performance of the sensor. The work was funded by the German ministry of economics and technology (funding scheme ZIM). Next to the authors of this contribution, Melanie Book with Röchling Engineering Plastics KG (Haren/Germany) and Katharina Frey with SAERTEX GmbH & Co. KG (Saerbeck/Germany) were part of the research group. T2 - Smart sensor phenomena, technology, networks, and systems integration 2012 (SPIE-Proceedings) CY - San Diego, USA DA - 26.04.2012 KW - Engineering KW - Fiber Bragg gratings (FBG) KW - Fiber reinforced polymers (FRP) KW - Optical fibers KW - Embedded sensors KW - Sensor-matrix interaction PY - 2012 SN - 978-0819490032 DO - https://doi.org/10.1117/12.915489 N1 - Serientitel: Proceedings of SPIE – Series title: Proceedings of SPIE VL - 8346 SP - 83460B-1 - 83460B-14 AN - OPUS4-27727 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER -