Structural monitoring of concrete, steel, and composite bridges in Poland with distributed fibre optic sensors
Several practical case studies related to DFOS-based bridge monitoring in Poland are presented. The review…
Strain and displacement measurement based on distributed fibre optic sensing (DFOS) system integrated with FRP composite sandwich panel
The paper describes the concept of the smart fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) sandwich deck panel,…
Smart monitoring of the FRP composite bridge with distributed fibre optic sensors
This paper describes advantages of fibre optic sensors as measuring devices in the SHM of…
Smart Composite Rebars based on DFOS Technology as Nervous System of Hybrid Footbridge Deck: A Case Study
The paper presents the concept and application of the smart pedestrian footbridge, equipped with DFOS…
New hydraulic sensor for distributed and automated displacement measurements with temperature compensation system
The study aims to present the design and practical application of a new hydraulic sensor…
Heightened Sensitivities – Rędziński Bridge
Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) is increasingly being used on strategically important structures. In 2020, EpsilonRebars…
Fibre optics a breakthrough in measurements
Application of distributed fibre optic sensing (DFOS) offers completely new capabilities in condition assessment of…
Distributed fibre optic sensors in FRP composite bridge monitoring: Validation through proof load tests
The distributed fibre optic sensors (DFOS) technique based on Rayleigh scattering has been chosen as…
Distributed fibre optic sensors in civil engineering applications – selected case studies in Poland
The article provides a brief overview of pilot projects employing the DFOS technique with monolithic…