Structural Sensing, Health Monitoring, and Performance Evaluation (Series in Sensors)

Structural health monitoring (SHM) uses one or more in situ sensing systems placed in or around a structure, providing real-time evaluation of its performance and ultimately preventing structural failure. Although most commonly used in civil engineering, such as in roads, bridges, and dams, SHM is now finding applications in other engineering environments, such as naval and aerospace engineering. Written by a highly respected expert in the field, Structural Sensing, Health Monitoring, and Performance Evaluation provides the first comprehensive coverage of SHM. The text begins with a review of the various types of sensors currently used in SHM, including point sensors and noncontact systems. Subsequent chapters explain the processing and interpretation of data from a number of sensors working in parallel. After considering issues related to the structures themselves, the author surveys the design of a tailor-made SHM system. He also presents a collection of case studies, many of which are drawn from his own experiences. Exploring the power of sensors, this book shows how SHM technologies can be applied to a variety of structures and systems, including multistory buildings, offshore wind energy plants, and ecological systems. Contents 6 Preface 14 Acknowledgments 16 Chapter 1: Introduction 18 Chapter 2: Point Sensors 36 Chapter 3: Distributed and Noncontact Sensors 94 Chapter 4: Data Acquisition, Conditioning,and Sensor Networking 192 Chapter 5: Data Processing 242 Chapter 6: Data Interpretation 298 Chapter 7: Adaptive and Automated Sensing 398 Chapter 8: Health Monitoring and Prognosis 432 Chapter 9: Structural Performance Assessment 498 Chapter 10: Sensor and Health Monitoring System Design 520 Chapter 11: Case Studies 554 Appendix A 584 Appendix B 630 Index 636 Back cover 664 9781420012354,(Ebook-PDF),9780750309196 Taylor & Francis Routledge The term Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) describes the use of one or more in-situ sensing systems placed in or around a structure, with the aim of providing real time evaluation of its performance and ultimately preventing structural failure. This book presents comprehensive coverage of SHM