Monitoring of Large Diameter Sewage Collector Strengthened with Glass-Fiber Reinforced Plastic (GRP) Panels by Means of Distributed Fiber Optic Sensors (DFOS)
The issue of selecting appropriate sensors enabling correct strain transfer is discussed in the article,…
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…
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…
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…
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…