This paper presents the state of the art distributed sensing systems, based on optical fibres,
developed and qualified for the French Cigéo project, the underground repository for high …

This paper provides an overview of the use of different Distributed Optical Fiber Sensor
systems (DOFSs) to perform Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) in the specific case of civil …

The versatility and ease of installation of Distributed Optical Fibre Sensors (DOFS)
compared with traditional monitoring systems are important characteristics to consider when …

This article presents laboratory tests, with the purpose being to verify the suitability of
standard optical fibres in a tight jacket for advanced strain analysis within concrete …

In this paper, a method to obtain crack initiation, location and width in concrete structures
subjected to bending and instrumented with an optical backscattered reflectometer (OBR) …

Strain transfer analysis is an important means of assessing the measurement accuracy of
embedded or surface-bonded fiber-optic sensors; however, the effect of complex strain fields …

The present study investigated the strain response of a distributed optical fiber sensor
(DOFS) sealed in a groove at the surface of a concrete structure using a polymer adhesive …

Material extrusion (MEX) is a well established production method in additive manufacturing.
However, internal residual strains are accumulated during the layer-by-layer fabrication …

This paper presents an experimental application of Distributed Optical Fiber Sensors
(DOFS) for the Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) of concrete structures affected by internal …

The present study investigates the environmental durability of a distributed optical fiber
sensing (DOFS) cable on the market, commonly used for distributed strain measurements in …