Abstract
AbstractThis paper presents analysis and experimental studies to significantly enhance the strain sensitivity of fiber Bragg grating (FBG) sensors by suitably modifying the host structure used for mounting the FBG. The proposed host structure is a novel, compact flexure beam-based design, specially engineered to amplify and convert horizontal strain into vertical strain more effectively. Its unique geometry includes circular sections for hinge connections, resulting in improved displacement amplification and reduced stress across the structure. Using ANSYS calculations and finite element analysis, simulations were conducted to evaluate the vertical deformation, stress, and longevity of the sensor's mechanical structure. Results from these simulations indicate an enhanced strain sensitivity of approximately 15.633 pm/με, a significant improvement over the 1.191 pm/με sensitivity observed with bare FBGs. Experimental tests were carried out on fabricated sensor structures to validate the enhancement in strain sensitivity. FBGs utilized in the experiments were inscribed using a 255 nm UV beam generated from a second harmonic copper vapour laser. The strain sensitivity of FBGs mounted on the optimized structure was found to increase up to 9.95 pm/με. The difference between simulation and experimental results are attributed to the partial absorption of strain by the adhesive used to affix FBGs.
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