Dynamic Method of Neutral Axis Position Determination and Damage Identification with Distributed Long-Gauge FBG Sensors

The neutral axis position (NAP) is a key parameter of a flexural member for structure design and safety evaluation. The accuracy of NAP measurement based on traditional methods does not satisfy the demands of structural performance assessment especially under live traffic loads. In this paper, a new...

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Main Authors: Yongsheng Tang, Zhongdao Ren
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-02-01
Series:Sensors
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/17/2/411