Deflection estimation of reinforced concrete beams using long-gauge optic sensors

• Main Authors: Lin, Haoran, Hong, Wan, Yang, Zhihong, Xu, Zhaowen, Wang, Yixin, Li, Bing
• Other Authors: School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2024
• Subjects: Engineering; Deflection distribution estimation; Shear deformation
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/180721
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Deflection is a crucial indicator in structural health monitoring, directly impacting the service life, safety, and economic viability of structures. However, current indirect methods for measuring deflection, such as multi-element FBG sensors or accelerometers, often have limitations. While they ma...