Structural health monitoring or SHM is a methodfor characterising and monitoringstructures, including long term monitoring of defects. SHM supports the maintenance and sustainability of any critical structures such as significant buildings, bridges and other infrastructure.
SHM uses sensors and logging equipment to measure any changein the structure, either statically where change over time is noted, or dynamically reviewing change in real time. Loads may be naturally occurring or artificially created. Sensor placement is chosen to provide broad data on the structure, and specific data on the most heavily stressed regions or existing flaws. The reliable monitoring of this data is useful in proper and timely treatment of any defects under observation of the testing equipment.
Using a structural health monitoring system can help in finding out the long term integrity of the building. With the accurate data obtained from SHM monitoring, any defects detected can be monitored for further deterioration. It is also possible to measure the results of natural aging of a structure, including the propagation of corrosion causing chemical through concrete.
The various sensing equipment installed withSHM help in providing us with a complete picture of the current status of a building, and confirm long term performance in real conditions. Structural health monitoring hugely benefits a building and with proper monitoring and remedial works can reduce maintenance costs and increase lifetimes.
SHM uses sensors and logging equipment to measure any changein the structure, either statically where change over time is noted, or dynamically reviewing change in real time. Loads may be naturally occurring or artificially created. Sensor placement is chosen to provide broad data on the structure, and specific data on the most heavily stressed regions or existing flaws. The reliable monitoring of this data is useful in proper and timely treatment of any defects under observation of the testing equipment.
Using a structural health monitoring system can help in finding out the long term integrity of the building. With the accurate data obtained from SHM monitoring, any defects detected can be monitored for further deterioration. It is also possible to measure the results of natural aging of a structure, including the propagation of corrosion causing chemical through concrete.
The various sensing equipment installed withSHM help in providing us with a complete picture of the current status of a building, and confirm long term performance in real conditions. Structural health monitoring hugely benefits a building and with proper monitoring and remedial works can reduce maintenance costs and increase lifetimes.