The aim of the project is to develop a methodology for the detection of damage of bridge
structures using distributed sensing optical fibers in order to prolong their service life and
thereby achieve a reduction in the environmental impact of the structure. An important part of
the project is the development of a distributed sensing optical fibre connection to the surface and
its protection from climatic conditions. Furthermore, the project will develop a data storage
system for this type of sensing, its transfer to the cloud and further processing. The developed
technologies will then be verified on a real pilot application on steel and concrete bridge. The pilot
application will demonstrate and validate the results and findings of the project.