Our specialists analyse real-time data from fibre optic sensors and provide critical insights to ensure the safety and stability of your structure.

The system can be easily adapted or expanded as your project’s requirements change or evolve.

We aim to exceed your expectations by offering continuous support, responding promptly to queries about sensor data, and providing proactive advice to optimise the safety and efficiency of your construction project.

Fiber optic monitoring during construction projects

A (re)construction project almost never comes without risks. Legislation and regulations require that the work be monitored. Fiber optic monitoring is one of the monitoring methods SOCOTEC can support you with.

Fiber optic monitoring is particularly valuable for long-term projects or extended studies involving the movement or deformation of objects, structures, or other components. This type of monitoring is based on the principle that any change in the length of a fiber optic cable alters the properties of the light that travels through or is reflected within the fiber.

During construction, fiber optic monitoring can be used to map the behavior of structures. Additionally, it can be applied across extensive infrastructure routes to monitor deformations over longer periods. Examples include long railway tracks, quay structures, and bridge constructions, as well as applications in the energy sector for monitoring cables and pipelines.