17.1.1 - Definition of SHM
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What does SHM stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about what role this process plays in civil engineering.
Name one type of infrastructure that benefits from SHM.
💡 Hint: Consider structures exposed to environmental wear.
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What is SHM primarily concerned with?
💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of monitoring.
True or False: SHM only uses visual inspections.
💡 Hint: Consider the tools facilitated in SHM.
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Evaluate the implications of a failed SHM system on a critical infrastructure such as a bridge or hospital.
💡 Hint: Consider the consequences of missed detections.
Design a basic plan for implementing an SHM system in a new bridge construction project.
💡 Hint: Think about the main components of an SHM system.
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