Abstract
Intrinsically smart structural composites are materials, which can perform function such as sensing strain, stress damage or temperature. Electrical resistance could potentially serve as an indicator of structural well-being or damage in the structure. To this end, the development of an automated resistance measurement system is desired. An automated nodal electrical resistance acquisition circuitry (NERAC) was designed, and interfaced to a laptop for measurement of electrical resistance/impedance from the substrate of interest. Measurements were carried out using DC/AC method with four-point probe technique. Baseline reading before damage was noted and compared with the resistance measured after damage. The device was calibrated and validated on three different substrates: PVDF samples, composite panels and smart concrete. Results conformed to previous work done on these substrates, validating the effective working of the NERAC device. Change of state of the substrate, after damage was assessed by measurement of resistance/impedance.
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