DFOS strain measurements of an active road located within a mining area
EpsilonRebars were integrated (embedded) inside
the asphalt layer of a real road structure running in mining areas, i.e. where very large deformations are expected. A new road’s structural performance was first investigated during shot-term mechanical load tests. They were performed a few times over the year to analyse temperature influence. However, the DFOS-based nervous system will also be a useful diagnostic system for long-term monitoring.
the asphalt layer of a real road structure running in mining areas, i.e. where very large deformations are expected. A new road’s structural performance was first investigated during shot-term mechanical load tests. They were performed a few times over the year to analyse temperature influence. However, the DFOS-based nervous system will also be a useful diagnostic system for long-term monitoring.
DFOS Sensors Installed: EpsilonRebar
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Benefits of using the DFOS monitoring system
Results of using the DFOS monitoring system
EpsilonRebars were embedded inside the asphalt layer of the road structure in mining areas. Both longitudinal and transverse sections were formed to analyse the complex state of deformations caused by mechanical load (truck). The example results are presented in the below figure from the transverse EpsilonRebar. We have obtained unique measurement data, unobtainable with other measurement techniques and gauges.
Example results
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