The present work is a comprehensive collection of recently published research articles on
Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) campaigns performed by means of Distributed Optical …

The application of structural health monitoring (SHM) systems to civil engineering structures
has been a developing studied and practiced topic, that has allowed for a better …

This paper provides an overview of the different types of fiber optic sensors (FOS) that can
be used with composite materials and also their compatibility with and suitability for …

The use of sensors in the real world is on the rise, providing information on medical
diagnostics for healthcare and improving quality of life. Optical fiber sensors, as a result of …

The historical beginnings of photosensitivity and fiber Bragg grating (FBG) technology are
recounted. The basic techniques for fiber grating fabrication, their characteristics, and the …

This work presents an overview of progress and developments in the field of fiber optic
sensor technology, highlighting the major issues underpinning recent research and …

Distributed fiber-optic vibration sensors receive extensive investigation and play a significant
role in the sensor panorama. Optical parameters such as light intensity, phase, polarization …

With rapid technological innovations spurred by the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry
4.0), today's seaports are pressured to transform the way they operate in order to handle …

Abstract Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing (DFOS) is one of the promising tools for structure
health monitoring. It can measure physical quantities (such as temperature, strain, and …

Writing a book on smart materials bears a certain semblance to purchasing a high-end
laptop—due to rapid advances in the field, it is tempting to postpone the decision every six …