Active Fiber Composites made from piezoelectric fibers were originally developed as actuators for adaptive materials systems. Their properties, however, also allow their use as sensor or emitter-receiver in various applications. After presenting selected characteristics, the potential of Active Fiber Composites for structural health monitoring is discussed in comparison with that of conventional piezoelectric elements.
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