A sensing layer is being embedded in TOSCA use cases merging acoustic emission (ITA) and magnetorestrictive sensors (GMI) to alert from low-energy impacts that may inflict barely visible damage within the laminate and failures in critical repaired areas. The system will provide information about the location and severity of the damage.
High fidelity finite element models are being developed for the simulation of damage caused by a certain impact and its progression in normal operating conditions. From this simulation, reduced order models will be built to effectively predict the component response in real-time.
A methodology combining the sensing and monitoring capabilities with the virtual replica of the damaged component is being built as a structural health monitoring system to trigger in depth inspections and repair actions.
