Fiber optics technology applied to dynamic traffic load monitoring in Mexican bridges

This article discusses fibre optics monitoring on two bridges on the Guadalajara-Colima road in Mexico, beginning with a detailed description of sensor typology and data acquisition methodology. It also explains how static and dynamic monitoring of real traffic loads is being conducted to “calibrate” the sensors. The conclusion reached is that simple data collection on the structure does not suffice and that the data recorded are only useful if automatically processed and exploited. Rational criteria based on structural reliability theory must likewise be established to define threshold values for each parameter monitored.

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  • Abstract reprinted with permission of the World Road Association – PIARC.
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  World Road Association (PIARC)

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• Authors:
  • Sanchez Dominguez, Fernando
  • Poy Lopez, Ignacio
  • Orozco y Orozco, Juan Jose
  • Tanner, Peter
• Conference:
  • 24th World Road Congress
  • Location: Mexico City , Mexico
  • Date: 2011-9-26 to 2011-9-30
• Publication Date: 2011

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Digital/other
• Features: Figures; Photos; References;
• Pagination: 13p
• Monograph Title: 24th World Road Congress Proceedings: Roads for a Better Life: Mobility, Sustainability and Development

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridges; Fiber optics; Live loads; Load tests; Monitoring; Sensors; Structural health monitoring
• Uncontrolled Terms: Structural behavior
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Highways; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls; I61: Equipment and Maintenance Methods;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01523545
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 2840602679
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 28 2014 10:52AM