Abstract
In this paper, the development of a fundamentally new, topology-based cable sensor design concept is summarized for crack detection in reinforced concrete (RC) structures. The sensitivity, spatial resolution, and signal loss of sensors are investigated both numerically and experimentally. Two sensors were fabricated and validated with small- and large-scale laboratory tests under different loads. Both were proven sensitive to crack of various sizes from visually undetectable to excessive, giving the location and severity of damage simultaneously. One sensor has been installed on a three-span bridge for its long-term monitoring. It is capable of recording damage that has occurred during a recent event.
Recommended Citation
G. Chen and D. Pommerenke, "Novel Distributed Cable Sensors for Detection of Cracks in RC Structures," AIP Conference Proceedings -- Review of Progress in Quantitative Nondestructive (2005, Brunswick, ME), vol. 820, pp. 1343 - 1350, American Institute of Physics (AIP), Aug 2005.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1063/1.2184680
Meeting Name
Review of Progress in Quantitative Nondestructive (2005: Jul. 31-Aug. 5, Brunswick, ME)
Department(s)
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
Second Department
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
Coaxial Cable; Concrete Structure; Crack Detection; Distributed Sensor; TDR Measurements
International Standard Book Number (ISBN)
978-0735403123
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
0094-243X
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Final Version
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2006 American Institute of Physics (AIP), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
05 Aug 2005
