“SmART Strand” Prestressing Steel Strand with Optical Fiber for Tension Monitoring

摘要

SmART Strand is a prestressing steel strand equipped with an optical fiber to accurately measure the tension along the entire length of the prestressing steel cable. For prestressed concrete structures and ground anchors, it is important to ensure that the required tension of prestressing steel cable is provided and maintained. In order to directly evaluate the tension of prestressing cable during the installation and use, a new measuring method using SmART Strand has been developed. SmART Strand can be used for the maintenance of prestressed concrete structures and ground anchors, as well as their prestressing management.