Abstract: Fiber optic sensing technologies are emerging as valid alternatives for the health monitoring of civil structures. Distributed sensors based on Brillouin scattering add the unique capability of measuring strain and temperature ...

Abstract: The objective of this study is to investigate the efficiency of an innovative technique for strengthening masonry arches, based on the use of high strength steel cords embedded in either an epoxy (steel reinforced polymer) ...

Abstract: This paper reports on the results obtained on the applicability of the diagnostic cyclic load test method in comparison with the existing