9.7.1. Structural Health Monitoring

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is Structural Health Monitoring?

   Hint

   Think about why monitoring structures is important.

2. 2.

   What type of data does laser scanning produce?

   Hint

   Imagine how a structure would look in three dimensions.

3. 3.

   What does SHM stand for?

   • Structural Health Management
   • Structural Health Monitoring
   • Systematic Health Monitoring

   Hint

   Think about what aspect of structures is being monitored.

4. 4.

   True or False: Laser scanning can only be used on buildings.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the versatility of the technology.

5. 5.

   Given a case where a bridge exhibits minor visible cracks but no major deformation is detected, how would you determine if the bridge is still safe?

   Hint

   Reflect on the importance of comparing temporal datasets.

6. 6.

   You are tasked with monitoring a historic building where many previous repairs have been made. How would SHM help in assessing the success of those repairs?

   Hint

   Consider how continuous monitoring highlights changes over time.