Using optical fibers (OF) to control the stress-strain state of steel structures subject to fatigue failure

The article presents the results related to developing and practical testing the method of monitoring the stress strain state of steel structures of mine hoisting machines. Certain positive properties of optical fibers make it possible to use them for measuring the stress-strain state of steel structures. An optical fiber of the ITU-T G.652.D standard is used as a sensor. The analysis and review of the current state of development of fiber-optic conductors is performed. The proposed method of non-destructive testing the stress-strain state of metal structures is capable of providing continuous measurements in real time. The proposed method is universal and suitable for monitoring the stress-strain state of any metal structures subject to fatigue failure

Comparing methods of controlling unauthorized access to fiber-optic transmission lines

In present day telecommunication systems the topical problem is protection of the subscribers' personal data against possible thefts and hacking fiber-optic information transmission guide lines, as this causes a number of dangerous situations and problems. The attackers, in spite of the legislative framework for the information protection, are still trying to read information from a fiber-optic transmission line (FOTL). This possibility arises due to incorrect installation and configuration of error protection, unauthorized access to information is possible. This article discusses two methods of detecting unauthorized admission (unauthorized access). The results of the study using an optical laser radiation source and power meter, as well as a YOKOGAWA optical reflectometer are presented. As a result, it was concluded that the method of preventing unauthorized access at the wavelength of 1625 nm can be used, since continuous FOTL monitoring will not interfere with the traffic

Advanced composite alloys for constructional parts of robots

In recent years all over the world special attention has been paid to the development and implementation of nanostructured materials possessing unique properties and opening fascinating prospects for the development of technical progress in various fields of human activities. A special place can be given to the development of service robots, the market of which is actively developing. There is problem associated mainly with the lack of heatstrengthened alloys which consists in low thermal stability of the alloy properties under the conditions of elevated variable temperatures and loads. The article presents studies to assess the effect of composition, the amounts of refractory nanoscale particles and methods for their introduction into the melt on the structure and properties in nanostructured composite aluminum alloys. The powders of metals, alloys, as well as silicon carbide and aluminum oxide were used to produce the nanostructured powder composite materials. As a result of the research, NPCM compositions containing micro-size particles of transition metals that are carriers of nanosized reinforcing particles and initiators of the formation of an intermetallide of endogenous origin in a melt

Advanced composite alloys for constructional parts of robots

In recent years all over the world special attention has been paid to the development and implementation of nanostructured materials possessing unique properties and opening fascinating prospects for the development of technical progress in various fields of human activities. A special place can be given to the development of service robots, the market of which is actively developing. There is problem associated mainly with the lack of heatstrengthened alloys which consists in low thermal stability of the alloy properties under the conditions of elevated variable temperatures and loads. The article presents studies to assess the effect of composition, the amounts of refractory nanoscale particles and methods for their introduction into the melt on the structure and properties in nanostructured composite aluminum alloys. The powders of metals, alloys, as well as silicon carbide and aluminum oxide were used to produce the nanostructured powder composite materials. As a result of the research, NPCM compositions containing micro-size particles of transition metals that are carriers of nanosized reinforcing particles and initiators of the formation of an intermetallide of endogenous origin in a melt

Using optical fibers (OF) to control the stress-strain state of steel structures subject to fatigue failure

The article presents the results related to developing and practical testing the method of monitoring the stress strain state of steel structures of mine hoisting machines. Certain positive properties of optical fibers make it possible to use them for measuring the stress-strain state of steel structures. An optical fiber of the ITU-T G.652.D standard is used as a sensor. The analysis and review of the current state of development of fiber-optic conductors is performed. The proposed method of non-destructive testing the stress-strain state of metal structures is capable of providing continuous measurements in real time. The proposed method is universal and suitable for monitoring the stress-strain state of any metal structures subject to fatigue failure