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. 2021 Mar 5;21(5):1818. doi: 10.3390/s21051818

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Installation of the DOFS: (a) installation of robust DOFS cable in a reinforcement bar by inserting it into a previously milled groove; (b) comparison of thin and robust DOFS; (c) installation of thin DOFS on the surface of a reinforcement bar by bonding it with cyanoacrylate adhesive and protecting it with silicone; (d) installation of robust DOFS on the surface of a reinforcement bar by mechanically anchoring the cable to the reinforcement with electric tape; (e) multi-layer configuration of embedded DOFS in the beam specimens and (f) loading setup and DOFS installation configuration for the RC beam specimens (adapted from [60]).