32.15.3 - Smart Structures and Structural Health Monitoring (SHM)
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Practice Questions
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What do we call the process of monitoring the health of structures over time?
💡 Hint: It includes the use of sensors.
What technology is often combined with SHM to predict maintenance needs?
💡 Hint: Think about smart machines.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is Structural Health Monitoring?
💡 Hint: Think about the health of buildings over time.
True or False: Smart structures can predict when maintenance is needed using AI.
💡 Hint: Think about how smart technologies are used.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
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.
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