ISSN:
1432-1114
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
Notes:
Abstract The experimental determination of steady and unsteady surface forces is an elementary problem in experimental fluid dynamics, e.g., in experimental aerodynamics. Up to now, unsteady forces such as pressure or shear fluctuations have been detected by means of special plug-in probes (e.g., miniature pressure transducers). An alternative and attractive technique of monitoring unsteady surface forces has become possible through the development of piezoelectric foils. With this novel type of sensor, which simply can be glued onto a surface, the piezoelectric effect of polarized plastic foils is used to register time-dependent pressure or shear loads. First of all, the paper concentrates on the fundamentals of this new measuring technique. Furthermore, some practical applications in experimental aerodynamics are outlined.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00207303
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