Fiber optic sensors represent an innovative technology for automated measurement of cable
forces which are critical in construction and operation of many civil engineering structures …

We report on measuring, for the first time, the relative humidity in ultra-high-performance
concrete mixtures using a Bragg grating in few-mode CYTOP polymer fiber (3 principal …

The temperature and strain fields monitoring during the preparation process of buoyancy
materials, as well as the health status after molding, are important for mastering the …

Aim of this work is the analysis of the 3D printed patches embedding fiber Bragg gratings
(FBGs) for deformation monitoring. In particular, the paper first describes the manufacturing …

Ocean depth is a critical parameter for several maritime applications, ranging from
surveillance to navigation. One method commonly employed is to measure the pressure at …

Alkali-activated calcined clays are promising candidates for playing a prominent role in the
future construction industry. These binders may achieve excellent mechanical performance …

In this work, the embedding of fiber Bragg gratings (FBGs) in 3D printed patches is proposed
with the multiple aims to demonstrate the capabilities of the FBGs to monitor the deformation …

In this work, a novel technique to estimate the deflection of a bi-dimensional structure by
means of fiber Bragg gratings (FBGs) is proposed. FBGs are embedded in monitored …

Reactions of cementitious phases in aqueous solutions of different pH involve interfacial
mechanisms that control the binders' properties from the plastic state to after setting …

In this work, we present and discuss on the sensing properties of a 3D printed patch
embedding a fiber Bragg grating (FBG). In the paper, we first describe the fabrication …