• ISBN13: 9780470843406
• Binding: Hardcover
• Subject: Engineering
• Publisher: Wiley
• Publisher Imprint: Wiley-Blac
• Publication Date: April 15, 2004
• Pages: 288
• Original Price: USD 170.95
• Language: English
• Edition: N/A
• Item Weight: 704 grams

About the Book Providing quality research for the reader, this title encompasses all the recent developments in smart sensor technology for health monitoring in aerospace structures, providing a valuable introduction to damage detection techniques. Focussing on engineering applications, all chapters are written by smart structures and materials experts from aerospace manufacturers and research/academic institutions. This key reference:

• Discusses the most important aspects related to smart technologies for damage detection; this includes not only monitoring techniques but also aspects related to specifications, design parameters, assessment and qualification routes.
• Presents real case studies and applications; this includes in-flight tests; the work presented goes far beyond academic research applications.
• Displays a balance between theoretical developments and engineering applications