• KSCE Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering Research
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• v.40 no.4
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• pp.363-370
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• 2020

This paper reports the results of an experimental study using the BOTDR sensor to detect the unbonded location of attached CFRP sheet for structural rehabilitation. A specimens with the unattached CFRP sheet were fabricated for this study, on which BOTDR sensor was attached with a nylon net. During the flexural test of the specimens, the strain of the CFRP sheet was measured using the BOTDR sensor and electric resistance gauges. From the results, it was confirmed that the strain distribution obtained through the BOTDR sensor can be effectively used to visualize and detect the unbonded position of the CFRP sheet. In addition, In addition, the strain measured by the BOTDR sensor was found to be more effective in analyzing the overall structure behavior than the electric resistance strain gauge. The development of a BOTDR sensor with a measuring longth of less than 100 mm will enable accurate detection of the local unbonded position of the CFRP sheet.

• KSCE Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering Research
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• v.42 no.3
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• pp.311-322
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• 2022

This study performed 4-point flexural tests of reinforced concrete to which was attached a distributed optical fiber sheet and carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) sheets in order to assess the effect of the CFRP sheets and the applicability of a BOTDR sensor simultaneously. To evaluate the reinforcing effect, various degrees of CFRP sheet attachment were manufactured, and to evaluate the sensing ability, strains obtained from a BOTDR sensor were compared with strains measured from electric resistance strain gauges that were attached to the concrete surface. From the results, the reinforcing effects were evidently different according to the attachment type of the CFRP sheets, and it was confirmed that the main influencing factor on the reinforcing effect was the type of attachment rather than the attachment area. The reinforced concrete structural behavior was visualized with strains measured from the BOTDR sensor as load increased, and it was identified that load was concentrated in the CFRP reinforced area. Strains from the BOTDR sensor were similar to those from the electric resistance strain gauge; thereby a BOTDR sensor can be effective in the analysis of structural behaviorsof massive infrastructure. Finally, the strain from a BOTDR sensor was high where CFRP sheet fall-off occurs, and it would therefore be efficient to track local damage locations of CFRP sheets by utilizing a BOTDR sensor.

• Smart Structures and Systems
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• v.13 no.1
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• pp.41-53
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• 2014

Optical fiber Brillouin sensor in a coil winding setup is proposed in this paper to measure the expansion deformation of a concrete column with a central rebar subjected to accelerated corrosion. The optical sensor monitored the whole dynamic corrosion process from initial deformation to final cracking. Experimental results show that Brillouin Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (BOTDR) can accurately measure the strain values and identify the crack locations of the simulated reinforced concrete (RC) column. A theoretical model is used to calculate the RC corrosion expansive pressure and crack length. The results indicate that the measured strain and cracking history revealed the development of the steel bar corrosion inside the simulated RC column.

• Journal of the Korean Geophysical Society
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• v.7 no.4
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• pp.269-276
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• 2004

Optical fiber sensors have shown a potential to serve real time health monitoring of the structures. They can be easily embedded or attached to the structures and are not affected by the electro-magnetic field. Furthermore, they have the flexibility of the sensor size and very highly sensitive. In this study, we conducted several laboratory and field tests using a novel optical sensor based on Brillouin scattering. One of the advantages of this technique is that the bare fiber itself acts as sensing element without any special fiber processing or preparation. Test results have shown that BOTDR can be a great solution for sensor systems of Civil Engineering Smart Structures.

• Journal of the Korean Geophysical Society
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• v.8 no.2
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• pp.75-80
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• 2005

Optical fibre sensors have shown a potential to serve real time health monitoring of Slope and structure. They can be easily embedded or attached to the structures and are not affected by the electro-magnetic field. Furthermore, they have the flexibility of the sensor size and very highly sensitive. In this study, we conducted several laboratory on slope and field tests using a novel optical sensor based on Brillouin scattering and PVC pipe. One of the advantages of this technique is that the bare fibre itself acts as sensing element without any special fibre processing or preparation. Test results have shown that BOTDR can be a great solution for sensor systems of Slope.

• Proceedings of the Korean Geotechical Society Conference
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• 2002.10a
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• pp.475-482
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• 2002

Optical fibre sensors have shown a potential to serve real time health monitoring of Slope and structure. They can be easily embedded or attached to the structures and are not affected by the electro-magnetic field. Furthermore, they have the flexibility of the sensor size and very highly sensitive. In this study, we conducted several laboratory on slope and field tests using a novel optical sensor based on Brillouin scattering and PVC pipe. One of the advantages of this technique is that the bare fibre itself acts as sensing element without any special fibre processing or preparation. Test results have shown that BOTDR can be a great solution for sensor systems of Slope.

• Geomechanics and Engineering
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• v.9 no.3
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• pp.397-414
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• 2015

Three different applications for monitoring displacements in underground structures using a BOTDR-based distributed optical fiber strain sensing system are presented. These applications are related to the strain measurements of (1) instrumented PVC tube designed to be attached to tunnel side wall and ceiling as a sensor; (2) rock bolts for tunnels; and (3) shotcrete lining under loading. The effectiveness of using the proposed strain sensing system is evaluated by carrying out laboratory tests, in-situ measurements, and numerical simulations. The results obtained from this validation process provide confidence that the optical fiber is able to quantify strain fields under a variety of loading conditions and consequently use this information to estimate the behavior of rock mass during mining activity. As the measuring station can be located as far as 1 km of distance, these alternatives presented may increase the safety of the mine during mining process and for the personnel doing the measurements on the field.

• Proceedings of the Korean Geotechical Society Conference
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• 2000.11b
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• pp.223-232
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• 2000

Optical fibre sensors have shown a potential to serve real time health monitoring of the structures. They can be easily embedded or attached to the structures and are not affected by the electro-magnetic field. Furthermore, they have the flexibility of the sensor size and very highly sensitive. In this study, we conducted several laboratory and field tests using a novel optical sensor based on Brillouin scattering. One of the advantages of this technique is that the bare fibre itself acts as sensing element without any special fibre processing or preparation. Test results have shown that BOTDR can be a great solution for sensor systems of Civil Engineering Smart Structures.

• Proceedings of the Korea Water Resources Association Conference
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• 2010.05a
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• pp.927-932
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• 2010

본 연구는 치수효과가 높은 하천제방의 안전도 향상을 위한 관리 고도화 기술 개발을 위하여 수위, 유량이 제방의 안전에 미치는 영향을 규명하고 센서 기술 적용하여 실시간 제방 안전관리 모니터링 기술을 확보하는데 있다. 이를 위해, 국내외 기술동향 및 사례분석하고, 변위발생 및 안전성 모니터링을 위한 센서 기술 적용 방안, 센서 적용시 문제점 및 개선방안, 분석방법 등에 대해 정리하였으며, 대형 토조를 이용하여 집중강우 등에 의한 수위 및 유속의 증가에 따른 하천제방에 미치는 영향을 실험적으로 규명하고, 이를 센서 기술을 적용하여 실시간 모니터링을 통한 안전성 평가 방법을 제시하고자 하였다. 하천제방은 종방향으로 긴 구조적 특성을 갖고 있으며 이러한 특성상 모든 구간에 정밀한 계측 장비를 설치하여 운영 관리함에 있어 경제적, 효율적인 측면에 있어 문제가 있는 것으로 사료된다. 따라서 주요 하천시설물 중 구조물이 하천제방을 횡단할 경우 주요 구조물에는 집중형 센서인 FBG 타입을 도입하고, 제방 연통실험 등을 통해 조사 분석된 취약 구간에 대해서는 분포형 센서인 BOTDR 타입의 광섬유 센서를 적용하여 종합적인 관리가 가능하도록 시스템 구성이 필요한 것으로 판단된다.