The 2nd bridge in Germany with embedded strain and crack distributed sensors
EpsilonSensors were embedded within the concrete slab of the bridge in question, making it the second smart structure of this type created in Germany. The DFOS-based monitoring system was designed to measure strain profiles in the concrete and detect all the microcracks formed during early-age concrete hydration. Reference spot thermistors were used to measure unregular temperature distributions and then to compensate for DFOS strain results.
DFOS Sensors Installed: EpsilonSensor
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Results of using the DFOS monitoring system
Three EpsilonSensors (ES) were installed by tightening them to the existing reinforcement. The measurements done the day after concreting allowed us to identify all microcracks formed due to the shrinkage of the constrained concrete.
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