CAREER: Molecular Luminescent Sensing for Global Strain Measurement

拟议的CAREER研究涉及测量结构部件的应力和应变，以确定结构完整性。现有的缺陷和技术障碍往往使测量分辨率不足，成本高，测试条件限制，该建议提出了一种新的方法，结合分子发光打破这些障碍。全场发光成像是一种新方法的高度潜在的基础。发光光弹性涂层将用于鉴定完整的面内应变场，用于短期工业设计和长期结构健康监测。该研究有望产生一种上级实验手段来测量机械应力和应变，并将其整合到工程设计中。该研究项目包括一个非常广泛的教育计划，其中包括为高中学生和教师提供的课程，让本科生和研究生参与研究并组织研讨会/这是一个2007财年CAREER奖支持的CMMI部门的传感器项目和EPSCoR项目

The proposed CAREER research deals with measurement of stress and strain of structural components for determination of structural integrity. Existing deficiency and technical barriers have often rendered the measurement with inadequate resolution, high cost, and restrictive testing conditions.This proposal presents a novel approach incorporating molecular luminescence to break these barriers. Full-field luminescent imaging is a highly potential basis of a novel approach. Luminescence photoelastic coatings will be used to qualify the complete in-plane strain field for short-term industrial design and long-tern structural health monitoring. The research is expected to produce a superior experimental means to measure mechanical stress and strain and integrate them into engineering design.This research project includes a very extensive educational plan that includes course offerings for high school students and teachers, engaging undergraduate and graduate students in the research and organizing a workshop/course at a national conference.This is a FY07 CAREER award supported Sensors Program of CMMI Division and EPSCoR Program