Sensing Issues in Civil Structural Health Monitoring

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Ansari, Farhad (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands, 2005.
• Subjects: Engineering.; Physical measurements.; Measurement.; Vibration.; Dynamical systems.; Dynamics.; Civil engineering.; Buildings > Design and construction.; Building.; Construction.; Engineering, Architectural.; Building materials.; Building repair.; Buildings > Repair and reconstruction.; Civil Engineering.; Building Construction.; Measurement Science and Instrumentation.; Vibration, Dynamical Systems, Control.; Building Materials.; Building Repair and Maintenance.

Civil infrastructure systems are generally the most expensive assets in any country, and these systems are deteriorating at an alarming rate. In addition, these systems have a long service life in comparison to most other commercial products. As well, the introduction of intelligent materials and in...