In-situ materials analysis for health monitoring of bridges

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Abstract

The potential of integration of functional polymers and optical wave-guides as tools for in-situ analysis of the internal environment of civil infrastructure materials is discussed. In such hybrid sensing systems, analyte recognition is carried out through the selection process inherent within the waveguide materials, and the transduction is carried out by the guided electromagnetic radiation, which is spectrally modulated according to the level of the target species present. Summary of work on detection of moisture, pH, oxygen, oxidation states, as well as identification of products of materials dissolution are discussed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Bridge Maintenance, Safety and Management - Bridge Maintenance, Safety, Management, Life-Cycle Performane and Cost
PublisherTaylor and Francis/ Balkema
Number of pages1
ISBN (Print)0415403154, 9780415403153
DOIs
StatePublished - 2006
Event3rd International Conference on Bridge Maintenance, Safety and Management - Bridge Maintenance, Safety, Management, Life-Cycle Performance and Cost - Porto, Portugal
Duration: Jul 16 2006Jul 19 2006

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Bridge Maintenance, Safety and Management - Bridge Maintenance, Safety, Management, Life-Cycle Performance and Cost

Other

Other3rd International Conference on Bridge Maintenance, Safety and Management - Bridge Maintenance, Safety, Management, Life-Cycle Performance and Cost
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityPorto
Period7/16/067/19/06

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
  • Civil and Structural Engineering

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