SHM Components
SHM System's elements include:
- Structure
- Sensors
- Data acquisition systems
- Data transfer and storage mechanism
- Data management
- Data interpretation and diagnosis:
- 1) System Identification
- 2) Structural model update
- 3) Structural condition assessment
- 4) Prediction of remaining service life
An example of this technology is embedding sensors in structures like bridges and aircraft. These sensors provide real time monitoring of various structural changes like stress and strain. In the case of civil engineering structures, the data provided by the sensors is usually transmitted to a remote data acquisition centres. With the aid of modern technology, real time control of structures (Active Structural Control) based on the information of sensors is possible
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