Distributed acoustic sensing-based real-time monitoring of far-field cracks in reinforced concrete bridge decks

Key Points

• Key finding shows effective identification of far-field cracks in bridge decks using distributed acoustic sensing.
• In a controlled setting, this system demonstrated over 90% accuracy in detecting cracks with minimal false alerts.
• Analysis using advanced acoustic sensing techniques highlights the potential for real-time monitoring in structural integrity assessment.
• This approach may enable improved maintenance strategies for reinforced concrete structures, ensuring public safety.