32.15.3. Smart Structures and Structural Health Monitoring (SHM)

Try these first

1. 1.

   What do we call the process of monitoring the health of structures over time?

   Hint

   It includes the use of sensors.

2. 2.

   What technology is often combined with SHM to predict maintenance needs?

   Hint

   Think about smart machines.

3. 3.

   What is Structural Health Monitoring?

   • A maintenance strategy
   • A type of material
   • Monitoring the health of structures

   Hint

   Think about the health of buildings over time.

4. 4.

   True or False: Smart structures can predict when maintenance is needed using AI.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about how smart technologies are used.

5. 5.

   Propose a plan for implementing a SHM system in an existing bridge. What sensors would you choose and why?

   Hint

   Consider the loads and local environmental conditions.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the effectiveness of AI in SHM systems compared to traditional methods of monitoring structural health.

   Hint

   Think about the speed and scope of analysis.