| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/R34318/01 |
| Title: |
Development and Validation of Fibre Optic Sensor-Based Monitoring System for Chemical Variations in Concrete. |
| Principal Investigator: |
Long, Professor AE |
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| Department: |
Sch Planning Architecture and Civil Eng |
| Organisation: |
Queen's University of Belfast |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
28 March 2002 |
Ends: |
27 June 2005 |
Value (£): |
188,043
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| EPSRC Research Topic Classifications: |
| Civil Engineering Materials |
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Transport Systems and Vehicles |
| Water |
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| Panel History: |
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07 Mar 2001
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Responsive Mode Panel B - March 2001
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Deferred
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Summary on Grant Application Form |
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Research on the durability of concrete has demonstrated that methods for estimating the life of reinforced concrete structures are still in the early stages of development. Thus the merit of the alternative strategy, whereby suitably designed and engineered sensors are developed for installation in new concrete structures, is now recognised. In this proposal an interdisciplinary team has been established to develop and validate fibre optic sensor (FOS) based monitoring systems for temperature and chemical changes within the cover concrete. Thus, the rapid developments in FOS in recent years, for physical and chemical sensing, could be exploited to provide a novel and cost-effective means of monitoring component parts of concrete structures over their lifetime. The reliability and performance of the new sensors will be compared with much bulkier and more intrusive systems. The new technique will be validated via carefully controlled laboratory tests on concrete specimens in which the sensors have been installed.
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