A Self-contained active sensor system for health monitoring of civil infrastructures

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Abstract

A self-contained active sensor system is proposed for the practical use of an electro-mechanical impedance-based structural health monitoring (SHM) technique for civil infrastructures. This system, which consists of a miniaturized impedance measuring chip (AD5933) and a self-sensing macrofiber composite (MFC) patch, can be a powerful tool for a variety of in-situ SHM applications in civil, mechanical, and aerospace systems, since (1) the AD5933 is low-cost, portable, and readily combined with a wireless telemetry and (2) the MFC patch can be permanently attached to a structure and provide meaningful information regarding the structure's integrity through its self-sensing function. In this study, the effectiveness of the proposed active sensor device has been verified through a series of experimental studies: (a) inspecting loosening bolts in a bolt-jointed structure and (b) detecting corrosion in an aluminum beam.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2006 5th IEEE Conference on Sensors
Pages798-802
Number of pages5
DOIs
StatePublished - 2006
Externally publishedYes
Event2006 5th IEEE Conference on Sensors - Daegu, Korea, Republic of
Duration: 22 Oct 200625 Oct 2006

Publication series

NameProceedings of IEEE Sensors

Conference

Conference2006 5th IEEE Conference on Sensors
Country/TerritoryKorea, Republic of
CityDaegu
Period22/10/0625/10/06

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