Experimental research on a novel optic fiber sensor based on OTDR for landslide monitoring

Autor: Xiao Wang, Zheng-Wei Zhu, Dong-Ming Gu, Wan-Jie Li, Yong Zheng
Rok vydání: 2019
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Zdroj: Measurement. 148:106926
ISSN: 0263-2241
DOI: 10.1016/j.measurement.2019.106926
Popis: In this paper a novel optic fiber sensor (OFS) based on optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR) with simple construction and innovative structure was developed for landslide monitoring. The instrument had a maximum measurement distance and an effective initial measurement displacement and a low economic cost of 36 mm, 0.98 mm and $ 0.45/m. A direct-shear experiment with an OFS was conducted to investigate its effectiveness in monitoring the damage from shear sliding on rock slopes. A detailed field-monitoring test of the proposed OFS on a shallow artificial slope was conducted and the progressive deformation behavior of the slope was accurately captured by the OFS. In addition, it is possible to connect these OFSs in series to explore the underground properties of deep-seated landslides. This capability supports the promising application of the OFS in civil engineering for real-time monitoring of the stability of slopes, foundation pits and dams.
Databáze: OpenAIRE