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Structural Health Monitoring Using Sprayable Paint Formulations
Abstract: The structural health of a structure such as an aircraft is monitored by spraying a paint formulation containing a loading of carbon nanopartides to provide a paint layer forming part of a paint system. The paint layer forms a smart skin whose electrical properties may be monitored to determine structural health.
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Patent Information
Applicants
1. BAE SYSTEMS PLC
Inventors
1. DUNLEAVY Michael
2. DYKE Hazel Anne
3. HAQ Sajad
Specification
said paint layer, thereby to determine an indication of the structural health of
said structure.
19. A paint formulation for use in a method according to any of claims
1 to 16, comprising a dispersion of carbon nanotubes in a sprayable resin or
5 polymeric material.
20. A method of producing a paint formulation for use in a method
according to any of claims 1 to 16, which comprises providing a liquid
component of an aerospace paint system and dispersing therein an amount of
carbon nanoparticles.