Structural Health Monitoring and Impact in Civil Engineering

Abstract

As new technologies of assessing and maintaining infrastructure integrity have been introduced, the field of civil engineering has emerged to a new paradigm. Structural health monitoring (SHM), which combines sensors, data analytics, and engineering expertise to assess the condition of buildings, bridges, tunnels, high-rise buildings, pipeline systems, and other important structures, is at the front of this revolution. This comprehensive review investigates the latest SHM developments, its application in civil engineering domains and its potential to transform how we build and maintain our urban environments. Since our cities are growing and infrastructure are getting older, a better monitoring system is becoming a growing need. Proactive SHM is a solution that provides the opportunity for engineers to prevent issues before they reach repair or catastrophic failure status. SHM is utilizing cutting edge technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, and advanced sensor networks to lead the way towards smarter, safer and more resilient civil infrastructure. In this article we delve into the multilayer world of structural health monitoring (SHM), covering its core principles, technological underpinnings, current applications and futures. We'll dive from the latest sensor technologies to data analysis techniques to discover how SHM is transforming how we manage and maintain infrastructure. Let’s take a look inside this highly innovative field, and how its potential can positively impact the civil engineering toward the future.