Date of Award
8-2007
Degree Name
Master of Science
Department
Civil and Construction Engineering
First Advisor
Dr. Sherif A. Yehia
Second Advisor
Dr. Osama Abudayyeh
Third Advisor
Dr. Ikhlas Abdelqader
Access Setting
Masters Thesis-Open Access
Abstract
Structural health monitoring using sensor technology is a promising way to provide excellent means for protecting important structures such as bridges, dams, and nuclear reactors. These sensors provide real-time information about structural conditions, They work together as a nervous system to provide timely information for emergency and risk mitigation. The information obtained from these sensors can later be analyzed and compared to the design data so that the problem can be detected and fixed before it develops into a serious and costly hazard.
Throughout the course of this thesis the feasibility and performance of two types of sensors will be assessed and evaluated. Different mechanical properties of concrete will be also studied. The short-term evaluation of these sensors shows that both has the potential to be embedded inside concrete bridges and would be able to detect defects at their onset.
Recommended Citation
Zalt, Ammar, "Health Monitoring of Concrete Bridges Utilizing Sensor Technology" (2007). Masters Theses. 4829.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/masters_theses/4829