Fiber optic sensors represent an innovative technology for automated measurement of cable forces which are critical in construction and operation of many civil engineering structures. This paper reviews the fiber optic sensors that have been developed and applied to measure cable forces, including fiber Bragg grating, interferometer, and fully distributed sensors. The reviewed contents of each sensor technology include the sensing principle, sensor design, deployment on cables, data analytics, and sensing performance. The interactive behaviors between the sensor and the cable are discussed regarding the impacts on the measurement performance and mechanical properties of the cable, considering the sensor package and deployment methods. The performance and technology readiness levels of the different fiber optic sensors are compared. A guide is provided to select appropriate sensors for specific applications. This review is expected to promote further development and applications of fiber optic sensors for intelligent measurement of cable forces.

光纤传感器代表了一种用于电缆力自动测量的创新技术，该技术对于许多土木工程结构的建造和操作至关重要。本文回顾了已开发并用于测量电缆力的光纤传感器，包括光纤布拉格光栅，干涉仪和全分布式传感器。每种传感器技术的审查内容包括传感原理，传感器设计，电缆部署，数据分析和传感性能。讨论了传感器和电缆之间的交互行为，考虑了对传感器的包装和部署方法对电缆的测量性能和机械性能的影响。比较了不同光纤传感器的性能和技术就绪水平。提供指南以选择适合特定应用的传感器。预期该审查将促进用于智能地测量电缆力的光纤传感器的进一步开发和应用。