17.4.1. Smart Sensors

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does a smart sensor do?

   Hint

   Think about how it integrates multiple functionalities.

2. 2.

   Name one type of smart sensor.

   Hint

   Consider their applications in structural health monitoring.

3. 3.

   What is the primary function of a smart sensor?

   • To store data
   • To sense
   • process
   • and communicate data
   • To provide manual readings

   Hint

   Think of the three main tasks they perform.

4. 4.

   True or False: Fiber Bragg Grating sensors are electrically powered.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the type of measurement they perform.

5. 5.

   Design a theoretical smart sensor for a coastal bridge. What features would you include to address challenges such as saltwater corrosion and extreme weather?

   Hint

   Think about environmental factors that could affect the bridge.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the operational advantages of integrating smart sensors into the maintenance schedule of aging buildings.

   Hint

   Consider how proactive approaches differ from reactive maintenance.