Access methods to the investigation point are limited in the investigation via small diameter opening or in severe environment. In this study, a carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP)-rod access mechanism is developed. The deflection of the rod is controlled utilizing the lightweight, high strength and rigidity-designable properties of CFRP so that the tip of the rod inserted from a small-diameter opening reaches to the investigation site without any active mechanism. ...
英字タイトル:
Development of deflection-controlled CFRP inspection rod inserted from small openings