Long-Term Characteristics of Prestressing Force in Post-Tensioned Structures Measured Using Smart Strands
The proper distribution of prestressing force (PF) is the basis for the design of prestressed concrete (PSC) structures. However, the PF distribution obtained by predictive equations of prestress losses has not been sufficiently validated by comparison with measured data due to the poor reliability...
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| description | The proper distribution of prestressing force (PF) is the basis for the design of prestressed concrete (PSC) structures. However, the PF distribution obtained by predictive equations of prestress losses has not been sufficiently validated by comparison with measured data due to the poor reliability and durability of conventional sensing technologies. Therefore, the Smart Strand with embedded fiber optic sensors was developed and applied to PSC structures to investigate the long-term characteristics of PF distribution as affected by concrete creep and shrinkage. The data measured in a 20 m-long full-scale specimen and a 60 m-long PSC girder bridge were analyzed by comparing them with the theoretical estimation obtained from several design equations. Although the long-term decreasing trend of the PF distribution was similar in the measurement and theory, the equation of Eurocode 2 for estimating the long-term prestress losses showed better agreement with the measurement than ACI 209R and ACI 423.10R did. This can be attributed to the more refined form of the predictive equation of Eurocode 2 in dealing with the time-dependency of the PF. The study results also confirmed the need to compensate for the temperature variation in the long-term monitoring to derive the actual mechanical strain related to the PF. We expect our developed Smart Strand to be applied practically in PF measurement for the reasonable safety assessment and maintenance of PSC structures by improving several of the existing drawbacks of conventional sensors. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-3b1491e0484c4e1f805555adc1382ce32023-11-20T03:42:57ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172020-06-011012408410.3390/app10124084Long-Term Characteristics of Prestressing Force in Post-Tensioned Structures Measured Using Smart StrandsSang-Hyun Kim0Sung Yong Park1Se-Jin Jeon2Department of Infrastructure Safety Research, Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology, 283, Goyang-daero, Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do 10223, KoreaDepartment of Infrastructure Safety Research, Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology, 283, Goyang-daero, Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do 10223, KoreaDepartment of Civil Systems Engineering, Ajou University, 206, Worldcup-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do 16499, KoreaThe proper distribution of prestressing force (PF) is the basis for the design of prestressed concrete (PSC) structures. However, the PF distribution obtained by predictive equations of prestress losses has not been sufficiently validated by comparison with measured data due to the poor reliability and durability of conventional sensing technologies. Therefore, the Smart Strand with embedded fiber optic sensors was developed and applied to PSC structures to investigate the long-term characteristics of PF distribution as affected by concrete creep and shrinkage. The data measured in a 20 m-long full-scale specimen and a 60 m-long PSC girder bridge were analyzed by comparing them with the theoretical estimation obtained from several design equations. Although the long-term decreasing trend of the PF distribution was similar in the measurement and theory, the equation of Eurocode 2 for estimating the long-term prestress losses showed better agreement with the measurement than ACI 209R and ACI 423.10R did. This can be attributed to the more refined form of the predictive equation of Eurocode 2 in dealing with the time-dependency of the PF. The study results also confirmed the need to compensate for the temperature variation in the long-term monitoring to derive the actual mechanical strain related to the PF. We expect our developed Smart Strand to be applied practically in PF measurement for the reasonable safety assessment and maintenance of PSC structures by improving several of the existing drawbacks of conventional sensors.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/10/12/4084prestressed concreteprestressing tendonstrandprestressing forceprestress lossfiber optic sensor |
| spellingShingle | Sang-Hyun Kim Sung Yong Park Se-Jin Jeon Long-Term Characteristics of Prestressing Force in Post-Tensioned Structures Measured Using Smart Strands Applied Sciences prestressed concrete prestressing tendon strand prestressing force prestress loss fiber optic sensor |
| title | Long-Term Characteristics of Prestressing Force in Post-Tensioned Structures Measured Using Smart Strands |
| title_full | Long-Term Characteristics of Prestressing Force in Post-Tensioned Structures Measured Using Smart Strands |
| title_fullStr | Long-Term Characteristics of Prestressing Force in Post-Tensioned Structures Measured Using Smart Strands |
| title_full_unstemmed | Long-Term Characteristics of Prestressing Force in Post-Tensioned Structures Measured Using Smart Strands |
| title_short | Long-Term Characteristics of Prestressing Force in Post-Tensioned Structures Measured Using Smart Strands |
| title_sort | long term characteristics of prestressing force in post tensioned structures measured using smart strands |
| topic | prestressed concrete prestressing tendon strand prestressing force prestress loss fiber optic sensor |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/10/12/4084 |
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