Field Application of FBG-Instrumented CFRP Pressure-Dispersed Anchor Cables in Slope Reinforcement: A Case Study on Dangerous Rock Stabilization at Guangyang Island

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Authors: Qiang Wang, Junjie Li, Kui Huang, Jinyu Hu, Zijian Wang, Gang He, Wenping Lan, Shao-Tong Tang
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Abstract

To address force uniformity and corrosion issues in slope reinforcement, this paper presents a field implementation of pressure-uniformly-dispersed Carbon-Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) anchor cables integrated with Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) sensing technology. A tensioning trial was conducted on a dangerous rock project on Guangyang Island, Chongqing, utilizing a distributed FBG array (0.5 m spacing) for full-length strain monitoring. The results confirm that, under the specific conditions of this project, the anchorage segment exhibits the characteristic two-stage behavior of “delayed activation–uniform bearing” previously documented in bonded anchor systems, with a critical transition observed at approximately 120 kN. Beyond this threshold, the anchorage efficiency reached approximately 85%, validating the three-stage uniformly dispersed design for this specific geological context. While the load transfer mechanism aligns with established bonded anchor mechanics, this study demonstrates the practical feasibility of high-resolution distributed sensing in CFRP anchor systems, providing benchmark data for construction quality control and long-term health monitoring of similar slope reinforcement projects.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Stabilization Advanced Fiber Optic Sensors Geotechnical Engineering and Analysis

Publication details

Journal / source
Buildings
Volume
16
Issue
5
Pages
1016–1016
Publication date
5 March 2026
Language
EN