Publisher's Synopsis
This book provides an overview of the field of structural health monitoring (SHM) and smart structures using embedded or permanently attached fiber optic sensors that monitor the load state of a structure and initiation of local damages or cracks. With real examples highlighted throughout, the authors shows why fiber optic sensors are today the preferred option for strain sensing structures over nondestructive testing, including tasks such as load monitoring and shape sensing. Readers will gain a detailed and complete introduction to the underlying physics, technology, techniques, and applications.
