Skyline skyscraper in Cosenza

Aim of monitoring:

Scope of the monitoring is to know the real evolution of the tensions and strains on the columns during the several phases of the construction of the building and to know the behavior over the long period from the time the building is completed and fully in service. The SOFO sensors integrated were specially conceived also to perform dynamic measurements since the area where the building is going to be built is at high seismic hazard.

Main results:

Active length of the SOFO sensors is 30 cm and the sensors were installed in the most critical parts so that to have a representative picture of the condition of all members that build the structure.

Related Papers:

1. Long-term monitoring of high-rise buildings using long-gage fiber optic sensors, B. Glisic, D. Inaudi, J.M. Lau, Y.C. Mok, C.T. Ng, 7th International conference on multi-purpose high-rise towers and tall buildings, Dubai, UAM, December 10-11 – 2005
2. Fibre Optic Methods for Structural Health Monitoring, Branko Glisic and Daniele Inaudi, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd – 2007