Is this sensor for single-use only? Can I remove it after an experiment and reuse it for the next one?
To provide an accurate answer regarding the reusability of the sensor, could you please specify the type of FBG sensor you are referring to and its installation method (e.g., bonded, welded, embedded, or clamped)? This information is crucial as reusability often depends on how the sensor is installed and the specific sensor design.
Embeddable FBG Pressure Sensor for Concrete Structures.
Regarding your inquiry about the reusability of embeddable FBG pressure sensors for concrete structures:
Such sensors, once embedded in concrete, are generally considered single-use. The process of removing a sensor from a hardened concrete structure after an experiment typically involves destructive methods such as jackhammering or drilling. These processes are highly likely to damage the delicate fiber optic sensor or alter its calibration, making it unreliable for subsequent measurements. Therefore, for embedded applications in concrete, sensors are generally considered single-use.
While OFSCN offers various FBG pressure sensors, such as the OFSCN® Fiber Bragg Grating 3D Force Sensor, the reusability in embedded applications like concrete is primarily limited by the destructive nature of the removal process rather than the sensor design itself.
An example of a 3D force sensor is shown below:
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