In order to improve upon the longevity, safety, and durability of a structure, assessing and monitoring of that structure is essential. Using various assessment and monitoring techniques (including researching new such techniques), TIDC investigates where improvements can be made, the effects of long term environmental and usage exposure, and other factors that can further the longterm durability of new and existing infrastructure.
Assessing & Monitoring Featured Projects
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Project C11-2019: Development of a system-level distributed sensing technique for long-term monitoring of concrete and composite bridges
The problem this project is trying to solve is the long-term monitoring problem of bridges (e.g., concrete and composite bridges), using multiple modes of sensing technology including distributed fiber optic, video motion, conventional strain gauge, and electromagnetic sensors. This synergistic research will lead us to the development of bridge health monitoring systems with better practicality for and better accuracy on structural health management in transportation infrastructure.
Project 1.02: Condition/Health Monitoring of Railroad Bridges for Structural Safety, Integrity, and Durability
The primary goal of this research project is to develop and implement efficient and effective methodology for short-and long-term continuous condition monitoring and detection of railroad bridges. This is proposed to be achieved utilizing analytical and computational (finite element) modeling/analysis and field testing of bridges under moving train loads.
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Project C11-2019: Development of a system-level distributed sensing technique for long-term monitoring of concrete and composite bridges
The problem this project is trying to solve is the long-term monitoring problem of bridges (e.g., concrete and composite bridges), using multiple modes of sensing technology including distributed fiber optic, video motion, conventional strain gauge, and electromagnetic sensors. This synergistic research will lead us to the development of bridge health monitoring systems with better practicality for and better accuracy on structural health management in transportation infrastructure.
Project 1.02: Condition/Health Monitoring of Railroad Bridges for Structural Safety, Integrity, and Durability
The primary goal of this research project is to develop and implement efficient and effective methodology for short-and long-term continuous condition monitoring and detection of railroad bridges. This is proposed to be achieved utilizing analytical and computational (finite element) modeling/analysis and field testing of bridges under moving train loads.