What is Bridge Health Monitoring?

Structural health monitoring using sensor technology is one of the most promising ways, which can provide an excellent means for protecting important structures such as bridges, dams, and nuclear reactors. These sensors provide real-time information about structural condition such as strain, temperature, and vibration. The information obtained from these sensors can later be analyzed and compared to the design data, allowing the early detection of problems.

Experimental Evaluation

Projects:

· “Health Monitoring and Evaluation of the Rapid Bridge Replacement Technique at Parkview Bridge in Kalamazoo, Michigan”

· “Sensor Networks for the Evaluation and Health Monitoring of Rapid Bridge Replacement Technique”

Related Publications:

1. Yehia, S., Abdel-Qader, I., Abudayyeh, O., Zalt, A., and Meganathan, V., “Evaluation of Sensors Performance for Concrete Bridge Applications,” Accepted for Publication, Journal of the Transportation Research Board, Washington, D.C., February 2008.