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An Innovative Metal Surface Crack Sensor for Structural Health Monitoring Deploying Chipless RFID Technology


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DOI: https://doi.org/10.15866/irecap.v13i4.24049

Abstract


This paper explores the possible use of the chipless Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) technique as a surface crack sensing method for metal surfaces. The proposed surface sensor scheme offers the capability to detect structural deformations at any location on its surface. The sensor has the capability to detect cracks with a minimal width of 0.5 mm, regardless of their orientation, including horizontal, vertical, and inclined cracks. Furthermore, it has the capability to detect multiple cracks, including cracks that are progressively lengthening. The proposed sensor consists of microstrip-based multiple hexagonal open slot resonators with varying sizes in the ground plane. This article also depicts the theoretical underpinnings of the hexagonal open slot resonator. RO4003C serves as the substrate for the prototype's modelling. This technological advancement improves its ability to establish connections with Internet of Things (IoT) networks and enables smooth facilitation of real-time analysis and monitoring in the future.
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Chipless Radio-Frequency Identification; Crack Sensor; Internet of Things; Multi-Resonator; Structural Health Monitoring

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