Modelling and Application of Fibre Optic Sensors for Concrete Structures: A Literature Review
Smailov N. Tolemanova A. Ayapbergenova A. Tashtay Y. Amir A.
May 2025Horizon Research Publishing
Civil Engineering and Architecture
2025#13Issue 31885 - 1897 pp.
This literature review examines the application of Fibre Optic Sensors (FOS) in the structural health monitoring of concrete buildings, an increasing issue in contemporary construction owing to the demand for safer and more resilient infrastructure. This review aims to evaluate the current state of FOS applications and estimate their efficacy. The study employed modelling and experiments with FOS to measure deformations in various concrete samples. FOS, which are thin fibres with an optical cable inside, was used in the study. The sensors were integrated into concrete structures to measure deformations. The research indicates that FOS, specifically Fibre Bragg Gratings, deliver higher reliability and accuracy in quantifying deformations in concrete, surpassing conventional approaches in precision and environmental durability. FOS are non-contact sensors that excel in extreme environments, including elevated humidity and temperature fluctuations, rendering them suitable for monitoring essential infrastructure such as bridges, tunnels, and buildings. The analysis highlights critical challenges, such as the necessity for advanced sensor integration techniques and better calibration procedures to guarantee consistent data accuracy. Moreover, it underscores the possibility of amalgamating FOS with additional monitoring systems to provide comprehensive, real-time structural health management solutions. Although FOS are now utilised in several concrete buildings, the study indicates that more research is necessary to enhance sensor technologies and investigate new applications, including the incorporation of artificial intelligence for data processing. This evaluation underscores the necessity of creating economical, scalable solutions for the extensive application of FOS in building projects.
Deformation , Durability of Building Materials , Innovative Measurement Methods , Spectrometer , Structural Condition Monitoring
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Department of Electronics, Telecommunications and Space Technologies, Satbayev University, Kazakhstan
Institute of Mechanics and Machine Science named by Academician U.A. Dzholdasbekov, Kazakhstan
Department of Software Engineering, Satbayev University, Kazakhstan
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Institute of Mechanics and Machine Science named by Academician U.A. Dzholdasbekov
Department of Software Engineering
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