17.4.1 - Smart Sensors
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Practice Questions
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What does a smart sensor do?
💡 Hint: Think about how it integrates multiple functionalities.
Name one type of smart sensor.
💡 Hint: Consider their applications in structural health monitoring.
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What is the primary function of a smart sensor?
💡 Hint: Think of the three main tasks they perform.
True or False: Fiber Bragg Grating sensors are electrically powered.
💡 Hint: Consider the type of measurement they perform.
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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.
Evaluate the operational advantages of integrating smart sensors into the maintenance schedule of aging buildings.
💡 Hint: Consider how proactive approaches differ from reactive maintenance.
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