15.3.6 - Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) Sensors
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Practice Questions
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What does a strain gauge measure?
💡 Hint: Think about how structures change shape under load.
What type of sensor monitors vibration?
💡 Hint: What device detects changes in speed or motion?
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What is the primary purpose of SHM sensors?
💡 Hint: Think about what engineers need to ensure safety.
True or False: Corrosion sensors are used to monitor the integrity of concrete structures.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to metal when it rusts.
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Challenge Problems
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A city plans to install SHM sensors on a new bridge. Design a six-month monitoring plan and list the specific types of sensors to be used, their placement, and the expected data outcomes.
💡 Hint: Consider what data is most important for safety.
Evaluate the implications of not installing SHM sensors in critical infrastructure. Discuss potential failures and maintenance issues that could arise.
💡 Hint: Reflect on historical infrastructure failures.
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