Self powered wireless sensor network for structural bridge health prognosis: Achievements in the first two years

V. Godínez, A. Pollock, M. Gonzalez, S. Momeni, R. Gostautas, R. Fustos, B. Newlin, D. Inman, J. Farmer, S. Priya, P. Ziehl, J. Caicedo, B. Zarate, L. Yu, V. Giurgiutiu, A. Nanni

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Abstract

In this paper, recent advances achieved on the development of a new system capable of continuously monitoring the structural health of steel and concrete bridges using wireless sensors are presented. This system will be able to harvest its own power from structural vibration and wind energy and, based on the data collected and on embedded algorithms, assess and predict the health of the structure. In order to reach this objective, this five-year project includes a series of tasks that encompass a variety of developments such as developing an ultra low power AE system, energy harvester hardware and especial sensors for passive and active acoustic wave detection. Thorough studies on acoustic emission produced by corrosion on reinforced concrete and by crack propagation on steel components, and the development of models that correlate AE data with component remaining life are also part of the project activities. This project is funded by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) through its Technology Innovation Program (TIP) under grant # 70NANB9H007.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationStructural Health Monitoring 2011
Subtitle of host publicationCondition-Based Maintenance and Intelligent Structures - Proceedings of the 8th International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring
Pages661-668
Number of pages8
StatePublished - 2011
Externally publishedYes
Event8th International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring 2011: Condition-Based Maintenance and Intelligent Structures - Stanford, CA, United States
Duration: Sep 13 2011Sep 15 2011

Publication series

NameStructural Health Monitoring 2011: Condition-Based Maintenance and Intelligent Structures - Proceedings of the 8th International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring
Volume1

Conference

Conference8th International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring 2011: Condition-Based Maintenance and Intelligent Structures
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityStanford, CA
Period9/13/119/15/11

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