Symmetry in Applied Mechanics Analysis on Smart Optical Fiber Sensors

Dear Colleagues,

Symmetry is an important concept during the mathematical and mechanical modeling of control systems in artificial intelligence domains. When sensors have been used to perceive the structural behavior, symmetry can be used to simplify the theoretical analysis on the strain transfer characteristics of multi-layered sensing models. Taking optical fiber sensor as an example, it can be used to measure strain and temperature information of engineering structures due to the unique advantages of high sensitivity, absolute measurement, stable physical and chemical properties, corrosion resistance, electromagnetic immunity, small size, light weight and easy integration of sensing networks. It is expected that smart optical fiber sensors can play an important role in promoting the development of artificial intelligence and intelligent manufacturing in engineering. How to use the measured information for the configuration of the structural performance and safety state is also an important issue. Applied mechanics analysis with symmetry considered is thus significant to scientifically explain the interaction between the smart optical fiber sensor and the monitored structure. For example, the discrete strains measured by the smart sensors can be adopted to configure the shape of the monitored structures with the mathematical algorithm. Based on the given shape, the health state of the structure can be assessed based on the mechanics analysis, which can provide instruction for the damage identification and rehabilitation. Please note that all submitted papers must be within the general scope of the Symmetry journal.

We are soliciting contributions (research and review articles) covering a broad range of topics on smart optical fiber sensors and applied mechanics analysis, including (though not limited to) the following keywords.

Prof. Dr. Huaping Wang
Guest Editor

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