In this demo we put together the different advancements we have made in the integration of Augmented Reality (AR) solutions for structural engineering combined with top-notch monitoring based on Distributed Optic Fiber Sensors and top-leading post-processing algorithms for real-time analysis and visualisation. The test was carried out in the context of a project funded by SBUF that consisted in a comparison of the new proposals for the used of FRC introduced in the Eurocodes aiming a more sustainable structural solutions. The test was held in the context of the SBUF council visit to Chalmers University and a seminar within our centre 

 that strives for the promotion of our beloved profession. In the demo an 8.5 meters Postensioned Fiber Reinforced beam was tested to failure under a four-point bending configuration, which benefits of a constant moment central region within loading points. During the test cyclic loads where introduced and the behaviour of the beam was shown through our AR app, framework that offers the possibility of real-time tracking and visualisation of crack onset and development, deflection and strain distribution along the element: 

More than 30 attendees could enjoy a singular and challenging test in our leading structural lab at Chalmers University of Technology that enforced us to the limit to coordinate all parts together, seamlessly working. Check our 

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Thanks to Trafikverket, and more specially to Anna Teike, we had the opportunity of putting aside our beloved and exiting lab, to go to the Västlänken site at Korsvägen and deploy some of sensors in a critical column key for the functioning of the structural system that will serve us during many years. Looking forward to start the measurements ;). 

The columns are going to start being loaded as soon as the natural rock wall elements next to them are demolished, process that takes around 4 months! Then a big part of the loads coming from the upper rock mass is expected to be transferred to the ground through the columns and particularly to the column we have instrumented, column 15. Challenging project, challenging behaviour, big uncertainties!

Special thanks to the sensor specialist August and Anna to facilitate this to happen. More to come! 

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