Laser & Optoelectronics Progress, Volume. 62, Issue 3, 0306004(2025)

Identification of Bolt Preload Loss Before and After Corrosion Based on Optical Frequency Domain Reflection Technique

Dapeng Wang* and Wei Dou
Author Affiliations
  • School of Civil Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou 215011, Jiangsu , China
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    Figures & Tables(23)
    OFDR basic principle diagram
    Optical fiber paste placement diagram for equalstrength beams
    Theoretical strain of equal-strength beams and optical fiber mean strain fitting curve
    Theoretical strain of equal-strength beams under temperature stress and optical fiber mean strain fitting curve
    Schematic diagrams of bolt numbering, cover dimensions, and physical fiber placement
    Comparison between before and after cleaning of corrosion products in group Ⅲ
    Schematic diagrams of distributed fiber optic paste placement after corrosion in groups Ⅱ and Ⅲ
    Strain distribution of unilateral 4-bolt specimens of group Ⅰ
    Strain distribution of group Ⅰ unilateral 9-bolt specimens
    Group Ⅱ unilateral 4-bolt specimen loosening bolts 1-8
    Group Ⅰ unilateral 9-bolt specimen loosening bolts 1-9
    Strain distribution of graded release preload force of No. 1 bolt of group Ⅰ
    Strain distribution of graded release preload force of No. 4 bolt of group Ⅰ
    CAD software to create 3D solid units
    Longitudinal 4-bolt mid-span path strain distribution in group Ⅱ
    Longitudinal 9-bolt mid-span path strain distribution in group Ⅰ
    Distribution of peak unilateral 9-peg strain in group Ⅰ
    Distribution of peak unilateral 9-bolt strain in group Ⅱ
    Distribution of peak unilateral 9-bolt strain in group Ⅲ
    Strain distribution of graded release preload force of No. 1 bolt of group Ⅰ
    Strain distribution of graded release preload force of No. 4 bolt of group Ⅰ
    • Table 1. Comparison of measured and theoretical strains of distributed optical fiber

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      Table 1. Comparison of measured and theoretical strains of distributed optical fiber

      Load /kgGroup 1Group 2

      Average

      strain /με

      Theoretical

      strain /με

      Inaccuracy /%
      Strain /μεStrain /μεStrain /μεStrain /με
      0.582.882.880.679.581.482.51.30
      1.0161.3160.8166.8167.7164.1165.10.64
      1.5243.5241.9246.0245.8244.3247.71.41
      2.0325.7323.8325.1325.3325.0330.21.60
      2.5399.3396.5400.4401.4399.4412.83.25
      3.0478.7479.0483.1484.3481.3495.42.82
    • Table 2. Geometric dimensions of bolted specimens and connected steel plates

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      Table 2. Geometric dimensions of bolted specimens and connected steel plates

      SerialnumberHigh-strength bolted jointsConnector coverConnector core plate
      Bolt length /mmQuantity /pairl×b×h /(mm×mm×mm)Quantity /piecel×b×h /(mm×mm×mm)Quantity /piece
      4-bolt808620×300×102400×300×202
      9-bolt8018620×300×102400×300×202
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    Paper Information

    Category: Fiber Optics and Optical Communications

    Received: May. 31, 2024

    Accepted: Jun. 17, 2024

    Published Online: Feb. 18, 2025

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    DOI:10.3788/LOP241398

    CSTR:32186.14.LOP241398

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