Performance assessment of geotechnical structural elements using distributed fiber optic sensing

Christoph Monsberger, Helmut Woschitz, Werner Lienhart, Vaclav Racansky, Martin Hayden

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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 languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Subtitle of host publicationSensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems 2017
PublisherSPIE
Number of pages12
Volume10168
ISBN (Electronic)9781510608221
ISBN (Print)9781510608214
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2017
EventSensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems 2017 - Portland, United States
Duration: 26 Mar 201729 Mar 2017

Conference

ConferenceSensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems 2017
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityPortland
Period26/03/1729/03/17

Fields of Expertise

  • Sustainable Systems

Treatment code (Nähere Zuordnung)

  • Application

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