6.16.1. Importance of SHM

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does SHM stand for?

   Hint

   Think about the purpose of monitoring structures.

2. 2.

   Why is SHM important?

   Hint

   Focus on safety and maintenance.

3. 3.

   What is the main purpose of SHM?

   • To replace old structures
   • To monitor structural health
   • To build new infrastructure

   Hint

   Focus on monitoring.

4. 4.

   True or False: SHM is only beneficial for new structures.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about applications in infrastructure.

5. 5.

   Design a basic SHM system for a newly constructed bridge. What sensors would you choose and why?

   Hint

   Consider what areas of the bridge are most at risk.

6. 6.

   Analyze a historical failure in civil engineering and explain how SHM could have changed the outcome.

   Hint

   Focus on the failures and what could have been monitored.