This paper presents a review of the current state-of-the-art of embedded fiber optic sensors used to assess concrete information of a wide range of aspects, comprising: existing alternative technologi...
Industry Information In this paper we present the use of distributed fibre optic sensor (DFOS) technology to measure the temperature and strain of reinforced concrete
Industry Information Distributed fiber optic strain measurement techniques have become increasingly important in recent years, especially in the field of structural health monitoring of reinforced concrete
Industry Information Distributed Fiber-Optic Strain Sensing of an Innovative Reinforced Concrete Beam–Column Connection May 2022 Sensors 22 (10):3957 DOI:
Industry Information Maher, M. H. and Nawy, E. G. (1993) Evaluation of fiber optic Bragg grating strain sensor in high strength concrete beams. Application of Fiber Optic Sensors in Engineering Mechanics (F. Ansari,
Industry Information However, similarly to strain gauges, the previous sensors will also inevitably modify the specimen response. To overcome the aforementioned limitations with spot sensors and to achieve the
Industry Information This study helps to advance the application of the smart DFOS for structural health monitoring and maintenance of concrete infrastructures.
Industry Information In this paper, multiple methods for performing adequate post-processing of experimental data generated by DFOS (which are all implemented in FOS Evaluator) are presented and their
Industry Information The paper presents a nondestructive testing method based on fiber optics for measuring strain and stress in concrete structures in situ. When an optical fiber is embedded in concrete, and its refractive
Industry Information Experimental results are encouraging and indicate that fiber-optic sensors can be a feasible tool for determining strain-stress distribution in buildings and infrastructure.
Industry Information The use of embedded optical fibre sensor for strain and temperature monitoring enables to reveal the status of the composite-strengthened structure in real-time remotely. In this paper, an
Industry Information Presents a nondestructive testing method based on fiber optics for measuring strain and stress in concrete structures in situ. Optical techniques capable of determining the changes in light
Industry Information Abstract The article describes measurements of strains of concrete, steel and textile reinforcement with distributed fiber optic sensors (DFOS). The
Industry Information Fiber optic sensors (FOS) are made of high-purity silica, which are immune to chemical attacks and electromagnetic interference. These properties
Industry Information Long-gauge fiber optic sensors, securely mounted on the concrete surface near the tensile side, were found to accurately measure both large and small deformations, outperforming LVDTs.
Industry Information Numerous publications show the various monitoring possibilities from bridges to special heavy structures. The present study is intended to demonstrate the possibilities, but also the
Industry Information The ability to measure strains quasi-continuously with high spatial resolution makes distributed fiber optic sensing a promising technology for structural health
Industry Information Long-gauge fiber optic sensors have proven to be valuable tools for structural health monitoring, especially in reinforced concrete (RC) beam
Industry Information Fiber optic sensing systems provide continuous monitoring along the entire length of the pipeline, allowing real-time and early detection of potential issues, helping to
Industry Information The present study is intended to demonstrate the possibilities, but also the challenges, of distributed fiber optic strain measurement in reinforced
Industry Information The study employed modelling and experiments with FOS to measure deformations in various concrete samples. FOS, which are thin fibres with an optical cable inside, was used in the
Industry Information This paper presents a review of the current state-of-the-art of embedded fiber optic sensors used to assess concrete information of a wide range of aspects, comprising: existing alternative
Industry Information Fiber optic sensors (FOSs) are ideally suited for monitoring strain in concrete structures due to their small size, low cost, ability to be embedded internally, and multiplexing capabilities. Several types of
Industry Information Fiber optic Mach-Zehnder set-up to measure and characterize the strain transfer between a textile-based carbon reinforcement structure and the optical glass fiber: (a) Experimental set-up and (b)
Industry Information Compared to strain gauges and embedded optic sensors, the long-gauge fiber optic sensors demonstrated superior average strain measurement and minimal interference from protective covers.
Industry Information Encouraging experimental results indicate that fiber-optic sensors can be a feasible tool to determine strain/stress distribution in buildings and infrastructures. Availability: Find a library where document is
Industry Information Fiber optic sensors are suitable for this purpose because of their very small dimensions. Various applications of fiber optic strain sensors to concrete are available in the literature. This paper
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