SMART STRUCTURES: FIBER-OPTIC DEFORMATION AND DISPLACEMENT MONITORING

Abstract. OSMOS developed two different types of fiber-optic deformation and displacement sensors, which are used for the monitoring of deformations, deflections and crack widths of various bridges in the world. One is next to Copenhagen, Denmark. There, the sensors measure permanently the static and dynamic behavior of the analyzed structure. They are part of the novel OSMOS monitoring system, which also integrates sensors for temperature, carbonation, chloride, moisture, pH, corrosion risk, and vibrations. All data are collected and processed by OSMOS. Additionally, the data are prepared for the on-line presentation via modem or World Wide Web.