Paper Key : IRJ************327
Author: Sarthak Shukla
Date Published: 07 Oct 2023
Abstract
This paper describes the CSHM method for estimating civil structures using a combination of advanced tracking devices and probabilistic estimation. The number of structures such as bridges, tunnels, retaining walls, dams etc. increased in the last 30 years after the construction boom of the 50s and 60s. In recent decades, new strategies have been developed to maintain, inspect and evaluate our infrastructure so that buildings last longer than designed. The requirements for buildings are also different now than in the construction stage, for example the loads are higher, traffic disturbances are less accepted and traffic flows are greater. Therefore, new techniques are needed for inspection, evaluation, maintenance and validation. Structural health monitoring is a technique used to assess the performance and monitor the condition of civil structures. Without CSHM, old structures cannot be assessed effectively and reconstruction costs have a huge impact on society. Therefore, further use and development of CSHM methods is encouraged. The CSHM is also a very useful tool for evaluating the performance of structures built with new materials and reinforced with new reinforcement systems. This paper describes a new strategy to combine probabilistic assessment of structural performance with monitoring. The presented CSHM method also describes ideas for implementing strategic thinking based on inspections, research, monitoring and evaluation.
DOI LINK : 10.56726/IRJMETS45130 https://www.doi.org/10.56726/IRJMETS45130