Abstract
Geotechnical structural elements are used to underpin heavy structures or to stabilize slopes and embankments. The bearing capacity of these components is usually verified by geotechnical load tests. It is state of the art to measure the resulting deformations with electronic sensors at the surface and therefore, the load distribution along the objects cannot be determined. This paper reports about distributed strain measurements with an optical backscatter reflectometer along geotechnical elements. In addition to the installation of the optical fiber in harsh field conditions, results of investigations of the fiber optic system in the laboratory and the most significant results of the field trials are presented.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering |
Subtitle of host publication | Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems 2017 |
Publisher | SPIE |
Number of pages | 12 |
Volume | 10168 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781510608221 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781510608214 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2017 |
Event | Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems 2017 - Portland, United States Duration: 26 Mar 2017 → 29 Mar 2017 |
Conference
Conference | Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems 2017 |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | Portland |
Period | 26/03/17 → 29/03/17 |
Fields of Expertise
- Sustainable Systems
Treatment code (Nähere Zuordnung)
- Application