Infrared observations of the mechanical performance of tennis strings

Minh Phong Luong

doi:10.1117/12.421036

23 March 2001 Infrared observations of the mechanical performance of tennis strings

Minh Phong Luong

Proceedings Volume 4360, Thermosense XXIII; (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.421036
Event: Aerospace/Defense Sensing, Simulation, and Controls, 2001, Orlando, FL, United States

Abstract

The paper aims to illustrate three advantages of infrared thermography as a non-destructive, non-contact and real time technique (a) to detect the occurrence of intrinsic dissipation localization, (b) to observe the progressive damage processes and mechanisms of tennis string failure, and (c) to determine the optimal tension for each type of string. Experimental results evidence a limit of acceptable damage beyond which strings will fail due to the coalescence of defects and/or weakness zones. In addition, owing to the thermomechanical coupling, this technique provides a simple means for evaluating the wear resistance of strings of interest for skilled tennis players who impart on the ball a great amount of spin combined with a high stroke velocity.

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Minh Phong Luong "Infrared observations of the mechanical performance of tennis strings", Proc. SPIE 4360, Thermosense XXIII, (23 March 2001); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.421036

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