Abstract
This paper presents an investigation of a new fabric strain sensor integrated with a looped polymeric optical fiber (POF) with V-shaped notches of large angle, which is capable of measuring repeated large strain up to 21%. A theoretical model is proposed to describe the sensing behavior based on reflection from the incident sides of the V-notch on a bent fiber. The relationship between the normalized output power of the sensor and the fabric strain is derived. Verification experiments demonstrate a good agreement obtained with the numerically simulated results. Further discussions on the effects of geometric parameters of the sensors shed new light on the optimization of the sensor performance.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 015004 |
Journal | Smart Materials and Structures |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2013 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Signal Processing
- Civil and Structural Engineering
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
- Materials Science(all)
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Mechanics of Materials
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering