Concrete beam testing with optical fiber sensors

D. Huston, P. Fuhr, P. Kajenski, D. Snyder

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Abstract

The use of an embedded multimode optical fiber to monitor curing and load-to-failure testing of a reinforced concrete beam has been investigated. The embedding process used to network the optical fibers into the concrete beam as it was formed is described. Measurement procedures used in monitoring the beam's curing are presented as are the experimental procedures and results of loading the beam to failure. High correlation of the embedded fiber fault locations and the curing of the beam and stress-induced failure points was observed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationNondestructive Testing of Concrete Elements and Structures
PublisherPubl by ASCE
Pages60-69
Number of pages10
ISBN (Print)0872628876
StatePublished - 1992
Externally publishedYes
EventProceedings of Nondestructive Testing of Concrete Elements and Structures - San Antonio, TX, USA
Duration: Apr 13 1992Apr 15 1992

Publication series

NameNondestructive Testing of Concrete Elements and Structures

Conference

ConferenceProceedings of Nondestructive Testing of Concrete Elements and Structures
CitySan Antonio, TX, USA
Period04/13/9204/15/92

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