Abstract
In this research, phase-shifted FBG (PS-FBG) sensor was employed to practical AE detection for carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) composite laminate. Firstly, we evaluated the characteristics of AE signals detected by this kind of sensor. Secondly, through the experiment and simulation concerning AE source orientation, quantitative information about the standard for discriminating the AE signals due to transverse cracks and delaminations was obtained. Finally, according to the standard, we identified the occurrence of those two damage types successfully from the actually detected AE signals under three point bending and tensile tests.
