Crack Detection for Non-Metallic Material Using Split Ring Resonator-based Chipless RFID Sensor

Abstract

The study presented a novel chipless RFID sensor designed for the detection of cracks in non-metallic materials. The sensor utilized square coplanar split-ring resonators (SRR) and was mounted on the material under test (MUT), including materials such as Teflon (PTFE), Polycarbonate, and Kapton (Polyimide), for detecting cracks. To assess the effectiveness of the sensor in detecting cracks, simulation experiments were conducted using the CST Microwave Studio software, which analyzed shifts in the resonant frequency. The resulting RCS spectra demonstrated a clear correlation between the size of the crack and the resonance frequencies of the chipless RFID sensor, confirming the sensor’s ability to detect cracks in nonmetallic materials.