17.8. Case Studies

Try these first

1. 1.

   What event highlighted the need for SHM practices?

   Hint

   Think about a major infrastructure failure.

2. 2.

   Name one building that employs SHM techniques.

   Hint

   What is the tallest building in the world?

3. 3.

   What major event prompted improvements in SHM practices?

   • 911 Terror Attacks
   • I-35W Bridge Collapse
   • Hurricane Katrina

   Hint

   Think of a collapse related to bridges.

4. 4.

   True or False: The Burj Khalifa does not require any SHM.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the height of the Burj Khalifa and its engineering challenges.

5. 5.

   Design a SHM system for a hypothetical medium-sized bridge. Discuss the sensors needed, data requirements, and how this can prevent failure.

   Hint

   Think about what types of failure could occur and how monitoring systems could prevent them.

6. 6.

   Critique the use of AI in the Bandra-Worli Sea Link's SHM system. Does it truly add value compared to traditional methods?

   Hint

   Consider the value of being proactive versus reactive in maintenance.