Dynamic Strain Measurements Using Embedded Fiber Optic Sensors

Abstract

Geodetic monitoring of structures like bridges or dams, and natural objects like slopes, and the determination of deformations has reached a high level of maturity considering the instrumental as well as the analysis developments. But classical geodetic instruments rarely provide high data rates. For example, geodetic deformation surveys with total stations are usually carried out at certain repeated period of times, e.g. annually for dams or with periods of some hours or even minutes for individual monitoring projects.