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Development of a novel corrosion sensor based on electromechnical impedance instrumented piezoelectric-metal transducer

  • Harbin Institute of Technology Shenzhen

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Abstract

Corrosion of metallic materials accounts for most of the structural failures across multiple industries. In this paper, a novel corrosion sensor was proposed based on the piezoelectric-metal transducer using electromechanical impedance (EMI). The corrosion sensor consisted of a metal plate with a lead-zirconate-titanate (PZT) patch of the same cross section attached to it. Due to the electromechanical coupling effect, under the alternating electric field excitation, the in-plate contraction and extension of the PZT patch induces bending vibration of the piezoelectric-metal transducer. Corrosion-induced thickness loss of the piezoelectric-metal transducer reduces its bending rigidity and thus the bending resonant frequencies, which are measured by the electromechanical impedance technique. Finite-element simulation and experimental investigation were performed to validate the proposed corrosion sensor. Results showed that the proposed corrosion sensor is able to determine the corrosion-induced thickness loss quantitatively, which shows promising application potential.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEarth and Space 2021
Subtitle of host publicationMaterials, Structures, Dynamics, and Control in Extreme Environments - Selected Papers from the 17th Biennial International Conference on Engineering, Science, Construction, and Operations in Challenging Environments
EditorsPaul J. van Susante, Alaina Dickason Roberts
PublisherAmerican Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Pages344-351
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)9780784483381
DOIs
StatePublished - 2021
Externally publishedYes
Event17th Biennial International Conference on Engineering, Science, Construction, and Operations in Challenging Environments: Materials, Structures, Dynamics, and Control in Extreme Environments, Earth and Space 2021 - Seattle, United States
Duration: 19 Apr 202123 Apr 2021

Publication series

NameEarth and Space 2021: Materials, Structures, Dynamics, and Control in Extreme Environments - Selected Papers from the 17th Biennial International Conference on Engineering, Science, Construction, and Operations in Challenging Environments

Conference

Conference17th Biennial International Conference on Engineering, Science, Construction, and Operations in Challenging Environments: Materials, Structures, Dynamics, and Control in Extreme Environments, Earth and Space 2021
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySeattle
Period19/04/2123/04/21

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