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by Hoon Sohn, Jerome P. Lynch, Ming L. Wang
Sensor Technologies for Civil Infrastructures, Volume 1
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Woodhead Publishing Series in Electronic and Optical Materials
Preface
1. Introduction to sensing for structural performance assessment and health monitoring
Abstract:
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Introduction to this book
1.3 Overview of sensors and sensing system hardware
1.4 Overview of sensor data interrogation and decision making
1.5 Overview of application of sensing systems to operational infrastructure
1.6 Future trends
1.7 Conclusion
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1.8 References
2. Sensor data acquisition systems and architectures
Abstract:
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Concepts in signals and digital sampling
2.3 Analog-to-digital conversion
2.4 Digital-to-analog conversion
2.5 Data acquisition systems
2.6 Optical sensing DAQ system
2.7 Conclusion and future trends
2.8 References
3. Commonly used sensors for civil infrastructures and their associated algorithms
Abstract:
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Brief review of commonly used sensing technologies
3.3 Associated algorithms
3.4 Examples of continuous monitoring systems
3.5 Conclusions and future trends
3.6 References
4. Piezoelectric transducers for assessing and monitoring civil infrastructures
Abstract:
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Principle of piezoelectricity
4.3 Piezoelectric materials and the fabrication of piezoelectric transducers
4.4 Piezoelectric transducers for SHM applications
4.5 Bonding effects
4.6 Limitations of piezoelectric transducers
4.7 SHM techniques using piezoelectric transducers
4.8 Applications of piezoelectric transducer-based SHM
4.9 Future trends
4.10 Conclusion
4.11 References
5. Fiber optic sensors for assessing and monitoring civil infrastructures
Abstract:
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Properties of optical fibers
5.3 Common optical fiber sensors
5.4 Future trends
5.5 Sources for further information and advice
5.6 Conclusions
5.7 References
6. Acoustic emission sensors for assessing and monitoring civil infrastructures
Abstract:
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Fundamentals of acoustic emission (AE) technique
6.3 Interpretation of AE signals
6.4 AE localization methods
6.5 Severity assessment
6.6 AE equipment technology
6.7 Field applications and structural health monitoring using AE
6.8 Future challenges
6.9 Conclusion
6.10 References
7. Nonlinear acoustic and ultrasound methods for assessing and monitoring civil infrastructures
Abstract:
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Fundamentals of nonlinear acousto-ultrasound techniques
7.3 Harmonic and subharmonic generation
7.4 Nonlinear wave modulation
7.5 Nonlinear resonance ultrasound spectroscopy
7.6 Future trends
7.7 Conclusions
7.8 References
8. Radar technology: radio frequency, interferometric, millimeter wave and terahertz sensors for assessing and monitoring civil infrastructures
Abstract:
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Brief history of ground penetrating radar (GPR) systems
8.3 Current challenges and state of the art systems
8.4 Fundamentals of operation
8.5 Electromagnetic interactions with materials
8.6 Transmitter and receiver design
8.7 Signal processing
8.8 Laboratory and field studies
8.9 Conclusions and future trends
8.10 References
9. Electromagnetic sensors for assessing and monitoring civil infrastructures
Abstract:
9.1 Introduction to magnetics and magnetic materials
9.2 Introduction to magnetoelasticity
9.3 Magnetic sensory technologies
9.4 Role of microstructure in magnetization and magnetoelasticity
9.5 Magnetoelastic stress sensors for tension monitoring of steel cables
9.6 Temperature effects
9.7 Eddy current
9.8 Removable (portable) elastomagnetic stress sensor
9.9 Conclusion and future trends
9.10 References
10. Micro-electro-mechanical-systems (MEMS) for assessing and monitoring civil infrastructures
Abstract:
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Sensor materials and micromachining techniques
10.3 Sensor characteristics
10.4 MEMS sensors for SHM
10.5 Application examples
10.6 Long term technical challenges
10.7 Conclusion and future trends
10.8 Sources of further information and advice
10.9 References
11. Multifunctional materials and nanotechnology for assessing and monitoring civil infrastructures
Abstract:
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Properties of carbon nanomaterials
11.3 Cementitious-based composites
11.4 Fiber-reinforced polymer composites
11.5 Polymer-based thin films
11.6 Conclusion and future trends
11.7 References
12. Laser-based sensing for assessing and monitoring civil infrastructures
Abstract:
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Laser principles
12.3 Laser interferometry or electronic speckle pattern interferometry
12.4 Laser digital shearography
12.5 Laser scanning photogrammetry
12.6 Laser Doppler vibrometry
12.7 Laser-ultrasound
12.8 Other laser-based techniques
12.9 Civil infrastructure applications
12.10 Laser safety
12.11 Conclusion
12.12 References
13. Corrosion sensing for assessing and monitoring civil infrastructures
Abstract:
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Principles of corrosion
13.3 Corrosion evaluation techniques
13.4 Corrosion sensors for field monitoring
13.5 Conclusion and future trends
13.6 References
14. Vision-based sensing for assessing and monitoring civil infrastructures
Abstract:
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Vision-based measurement techniques for civil engineering applications
14.3 Important issues for vision-based measurement techniques
14.4 Applications for vision-based sensing techniques
14.5 Conclusions
14.6 Acknowledgment
14.7 References
15. Robotic sensing for assessing and monitoring civil infrastructures
Abstract:
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Vision-based robotic sensing for structural health monitoring (SHM)
15.3 Remote robotic sensing for SHM
15.4 Vibration-based mobile wireless sensors
15.5 Conclusions and future trends
15.6 References
16. Design and selection of wireless structural monitoring systems for civil infrastructures
Abstract:
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Overview of wireless networks
16.3 Hardware design and selection
16.4 Wireless sensor network software
16.5 Conclusion and future trends
16.6 Acknowledgments
16.7 References
17. Permanent installation of wireless structural monitoring systems in infrastructure systems
Abstract:
17.1 Introduction
17.2 Case study I – The Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California, USA
17.3 Case study II – The Stork Bridge, Winterthur, Switzerland
17.4 Case study III – Jindo Bridge, Haenam/Jindo, South Korea
17.5 Case study IV – New Carquinez Bridge, Vallejo/ Crockett, California, USA
17.6 Conclusion
17.7 Acknowledgments
17.8 References
18. Energy harvesting for infrastructure sensing systems
Abstract:
18.1 Introduction
18.2 Harvester dynamic modeling
18.3 Power availability and the optimal harvesting admittance
18.4 Power extraction circuits
18.5 Ongoing advancements and future directions
18.6 References
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