15.4. Data Acquisition and Processing

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the purpose of real-time data collection in structural inspection?

   Hint

   Think about what happens when immediate information is available.

2. 2.

   Define Wireless Sensor Network (WSN).

   Hint

   Focus on the 'wireless' part of the network.

3. 3.

   What does WSN stand for in the context of data acquisition?

   • Wide Sensor Network
   • Wireless Sensor Network
   • Wireless Source Network

   Hint

   Focus on the word 'Wireless'.

4. 4.

   True or False: Digital twins are used for predicting future maintenance needs.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about what a twin would do.

5. 5.

   Evaluate the impact of integrating IoT technology on data acquisition methods in structural inspections.

   Hint

   Think about how devices interact with each other.

6. 6.

   Design a basic layout for a Wireless Sensor Network for a bridge inspection, detailing the types of sensors to use.

   Hint

   Consider what aspects of the bridge need monitoring.