New light on heat
Language: English Series: New Civil Engineer ; (819) 8 December 1988, 30-31(2)Publication details: 1988Subject(s): Summary: A new use has been found for fibre optic cables which could prove a valuable tool for construction. Their ability to measure temperature can be used to check on the build up of heat in refuse tips to warn of potential methane gas build up and monitoring of the heat of hydration in large concrete structures.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS40074 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 21253-1001 |
A new use has been found for fibre optic cables which could prove a valuable tool for construction. Their ability to measure temperature can be used to check on the build up of heat in refuse tips to warn of potential methane gas build up and monitoring of the heat of hydration in large concrete structures.