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EPSRC Reference: GR/R52619/01
Title: Structural Integrity Monitoring in Harsh Industrial Environments
Principal Investigator: Fernando, Professor GF
Other Investigators:
Hameed, Dr A
Researcher Co-Investigators:
Dr W Boyle
Project Partners:
EM Group Highways Agency Infraco Sub-Surface Ltd
LG Lumen Photonics Ltd Ministry of Defence (MOD)
Tata Steel Limited
Department: Cranfield Defence and Security
Organisation: Cranfield University
Scheme: Faraday (PreFEC)
Starts: 01 January 2002 Ends: 31 July 2005 Value (£): 152,963
EPSRC Research Topic Classifications:
Pavement Engineering
EPSRC Industrial Sector Classifications:
Construction Transport Systems and Vehicles
Related Grants:
GR/R42184/01
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This is a collaborative research programme between Cranfield University, City University end a number of industrial collaborators. The primary aim of the proposal is the development of a generic fibre optic sensor system to enable structural integrity monitoring in harsh industrial environments. The contribution of Cranfield University in this proposal will be the design and development of sensor protection, packaging and attachment methods to specified structures and associated environments. The research programme is divided into three phases. Phase 1 will draw on edsting epertise on sensor packaging and protection in developing the performance requirements for this current proposal. This will be conducted whilst the sensor system is being developed at City University. Phase two will involve a detailed and critical laboratory-based assessment of the fibre optic strain and temperature unit developed by City. The final phase of the research will involve site trials at DERA and Corus.
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