Distributed fibre optic sensing for safety monitoring of concrete, steel and composite bridges
The article briefly discusses possible solutions available on the market, indicating their specific advantages and…
Distributed Fibre Optic Nerve-Sensors as non-destructive tool for crack detection and widths estimation
The article describes the design of unique composite Nerve-Sensors dedicated to civil engineering and geotechnical…
DFOS measurements for strain analysis of anchorage zone in 57-year-old posttensioned precast girder using static and high-frequency approach
The article presents the results of static and high-frequency strain measurements of a 57-year-old post-tensioned…
Cracks Detection During Early-Age Concrete Hydration Using Distributed Fibre Optic Sensing: From Laboratory to Field Applications
The article summarises the recent examples of DFOS as a non-destructive approach to crack detection, especially…
Crack Shape Coefficient: Comparison between Different DFOS Tools Embedded for Crack Monitoring in Concrete
The article presents research on the performance of different DFOS tools, including both layered cables…
Composite DFOS sensors as a nervous system of smart bridges
The article summarises the advantages of DFOS for bridge infrastructure monitoring. Detailed case studies illustrating…
Composite and monolithic DFOS sensors for load tests and long-term structural monitoring of road infrastructure
The article summarises the newest achievements related to composite and monolithic DFOS sensors created especially…
Application of DFOS technology for strain measurements in concrete structures
The basic results of a pilot research carried out in the Institute of Building Materials…
About Distributed Internal And Surface Strain Measurements Within Prestressed Concrete Truck Scale Platforms
The article presents pilot studies regarding prestressed concrete track scale platforms. Application of optical fibres…