Fiber optic sensor for use in flat dilatometer for geotechnical investigation

Giulio D'Emilia; Giuseppe De Vecchis; Emanuela Natale

doi:10.1117/12.546369

1 September 2004 Fiber optic sensor for use in flat dilatometer for geotechnical investigation

Giulio D'Emilia, Giuseppe De Vecchis, Emanuela Natale

Proceedings Volume 5459, Optical Sensing; (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.546369
Event: Photonics Europe, 2004, Strasbourg, France

Abstract

The possibility of using fiber optic sensors in geo-technical measurements is investigated with the aim of improving measurement performances of parameters which are of geo-technical interest and which can be indirectly measured starting from geo-technical probe strain data. This work refers to the use of real geo-technical probes and particular attention has been paid to the flat dilatometer, in order to evaluate the effect on measurement performances (resolution, sensitivity, accuracy) of using fiber optic sensors with respect to traditional ones. Design methodology is described in order to detect solutions able to improve not only measurement accuracy, but also resolution and reliability. In particular the effect of sensor position, size and installation has been studied by means of a theoretical and experimental study. Preliminary tests are discussed, which allowed to experimentally verify the system behaviour and which have been carried out on a test rig specifically designed and set-up.

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Giulio D'Emilia, Giuseppe De Vecchis, and Emanuela Natale "Fiber optic sensor for use in flat dilatometer for geotechnical investigation", Proc. SPIE 5459, Optical Sensing, (1 September 2004); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.546369

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