Research of long-term properties of high-strength fiberglasses by means of the built-in FBG sensors

Abstract

In this work the possibility of use of the built-in fiber-optical sensors (Bragg's sensors) of deformation for control of a condition of polymeric fiberglasses on epoxy polymer matrix ED-I cured at the increased temperature was investigated. Sensors were inserted in different layers of the layered plastic reinforced by biaxial fiber glass fabric. The package of layers had quasiisotropic structure. The sample made by method of vacuum impregnation was affected by saturated steam (90 °C) within 6 months. Operability of system of measurement has been as a result shown and swelling parameters in different layers of FGRP were recorded. For measurement measuring systems of two types — on a superbright light-emitting diode and on the tunable laser were used.