Standardisation project for optical techniques of strain measurement

Objective

Prenormative research in the area of strain measurement using optical techniques is proposed. These techniques use a non-contacting approach to the assessment of engineering artifacts subject to in-service loading. The resultant comprehensive stress data allows lighter, stronger, more reliable and safer products to be designed with more certainty. Recent progress in computer processing and chip-mounted sensors has led to rapid advances in optical metrology. The project addresses the lack of standards and reference materials that are necessary for the full benefit of the new technology to be realized. The project is outputs will be optimized methodologies; physical and virtual reference materials; and recommended routes for traceability. A unified approach to a range of optical techniques will be taken with partners both from across the innovation process and from a number of major industries including aerospace, automotive and microelectronics.

Programme(s)

• FP5-GROWTH - Programme for research technological development and demonstration on "Competitive and sustainable growth 1998-2002"

Topic(s)

• 1.1.3.-6. - RTD Activities of a Generic Nature : Measurements and Testing

Funding Scheme

CSC - Cost-sharing contracts

Coordinator

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

Address

Mappin Street
S1 3JD Sheffield
United Kingdom

Participants (10)

AIRBUS UK LIMITED

United Kingdom

Address

New Filton House, Filton
Bristol

CENTRO RICERCHE FIAT S.C.P.A.

Italy

Address

Strada Torino 50
10043 Orbassano

COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES

Italy

Address

Via Enrico Fermi 1
21020 Ispra

DANTEC ETTEMEYER GMBH

Germany

Address

Kaesbohrerstrasse 18
89077 Ulm

HONLET OPTICAL SYSTEMS GMBH

Germany

Address

Donaustrasse, 27
89231 Neu-ulm

NPL MANAGEMENT LTD.

United Kingdom

Address

Queens Road
TW11 0LW Teddington

OPTICAL METROLOGY INNOVATIONS LTD.

Ireland

Address

2200 Cork Airport Business Park
Co Cork

SNECMA MOTEURS SA

France

Address

Site De Villaroche, Rond Point Rene Ravaud - Reau
77550 Moissy Cramayel

SWISS FEDERAL LABORATORIES FOR MATERIALS TESTING AND RESEARCH

Switzerland

Address

Ueberlandstrasse 129
8600 Duebendorf

WARSAW UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

Poland

Address

Chodkiewicza St. 8
02 525 Warszawa