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,…
Strain and crack analysis within concrete members using distributed fibre optic sensors
This article presents laboratory tests, with the purpose being to verify the suitability of standard…
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,…
Fibre optics a breakthrough in measurements
Application of distributed fibre optic sensing (DFOS) offers completely new capabilities in condition assessment of…
Distributed optical fibre sensors for strain and temperature monitoring of early-age concrete: laboratory and in situ examples
The article presents the very new measuring tools which allow for comprehensive analysis of concrete…
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…