Distributed Fiber Optic Strain Sensing for Civil Infrastructure Monitoring
Project Description
Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing (DFOS) is an emerging technology for structure health monitoring. It can measure physical quantities (such as temperature, strain, and vibration) of the fiber continuously along its length for long distance. By attaching an optical fiber cable to a structure or embedding it inside a structure, it is possible to monitor the changes of ambient parameters of the structure. This project provides hands-on experience for students to work with fiber optic sensors in the lab, with the general objective of achieving damage quantification for infrastructures.
Supervisor
ZHANG Shenghan
Quota
2
Course type
UROP1100
Applicant's Roles
In this project, the student will have the opportunity to work with fiber optic sensors in the lab. The student is also expected to work with a PhD student to come up with innovative solutions to address challenges encountered. This project aims to provide the student with the hands -on experience of cutting edge sensing technology, as well as to improve the problem solving skills of the student. Depending on the interests of the student, this project can also provide an opportunity to familiarize the students with finite element situations.
Applicant's Learning Objectives
1. Hands on experience to work with fiber optic sensors;
2. Hands on experience to work on structural component test;
3. Learn the knowledge of structural analysis software, e.g., OpenSees;
Complexity of the project
Moderate