Design and Simulation of Fiber Optic Cable using SolidWorks for Landslide Monitoring
Document Type
Conference Item
Publication Date
12-1-2021
Abstract
This paper presents fiber optic cable design and simulation using SolidWorks software. SolidWorks software is an effective tool that helps design, analyze, and give a better understanding of fiber optic cable capabilities and performances. The model of the fiber optic cable was developed based on the existing fiber optic drop cable. It is composed of mainly four parts: Fiber optic member, fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) strength member, low smoke zero halogen (LSZH) jacket, and steel wire. A static study was performed to determine the designed model's ability to endure various levels of pressing and pulling forces. Simulation results showed that the cable can withstand a maximum of 195 N pulling force and 30000 N pressing force with a displacement of 1.78e+02 mm and 4.94e-01 mm respectively. The findings will contribute to the design of a new or novel fiber optic cable that is capable to monitor landslide activities with higher durability in future studies. © 2021 Institute of Physics Publishing. All rights reserved.
Keywords
Fiber optic, Cable design, Landslide monitoring, SolidWorks
Divisions
fac_eng
Funders
Taylor’s University [Grant No: TUFR/2017/001/05]
Publication Title
Journal of Physics: Conference Series
Volume
2120
Issue
1
Event Title
15th International Engineering and Computing Research Conference, EURECA 2021
Event Location
Subang Jaya, Virtual
Event Dates
30 June 2021
Event Type
conference