Concrete truck scale platforms: strain and crack analysis from hardening to loading
Three 8 m long prestressed concrete truck scale platforms were equipped with EpsilonRebars embedded along the main tendons both in the lower and the upper part. DFOS strain sensors were installed on both surfaces after concrete hardening. The structural performance of the slabs was investigated during all critical stages, including thermal-shrinkage strains of early-age concrete, prestressing & activation of dead weight and finally, during mechanical bending tests.
DFOS Sensors Installed: EpsilonRebar
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A monitoring system with Nerve-Sensors allowed for deep analysis of the slabs’ performance. The first stage was concrete hardening (1), while the second (2) was prestressing with dead weight activation. Finally, mechanical bending tests (3) were condacted. A detailed investigation of crack morphology and its development was done over time.
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