Structural Health Monitoring Using Sensors (BCV657B)

Structural Health Monitoring Using Sensors

Course Code BCV657B
CIE Marks 50
Teaching Hours/Week (L: T:P: S) 1:0:0:0 
SEE Marks 50
Total Hours of Pedagogy 15 
Total Marks 100
Credits 01 
Exam Hours 1
Examination type (SEE) Theory

Module-1

Introduction on SHM: Introduction to Structural Health Monitoring, Definition and importance of SHM in civil engineering, History and evolution of SHM,SHM system components and their functions.

Module-2

Types of Sensors for Structural Health Monitoring: Overview of different types of sensors, Principles of operation and selection of sensors for different structures, Advantages and disadvantages of different sensors, SHM using Optical Fibres and other sensors

Module-3

Structural Health Monitoring and Smart Materials: Structural Health Monitoring versus Non Destructive Evaluation, Health Monitoring and Demolition Techniques, Long term health monitoring techniques, Understanding Piezoelectric materials

Module-4

Design of Sensor-based Monitoring System: System design considerations, Sensor placement and installation, System calibration and validation

Module-5

Applications of Structural Health Monitoring: Monitoring of buildings, bridges, and dams, Case studies of SHM applications in civil engineering, Future trends and challenges in SHM.

Suggested Learning Resources:

Books

1. Daniel Balageas, Claus-Peter Fritzen, Alfredo Güemes, “Structural Health Monitoring”, John Wiley and Sons, 2006

2. Douglas E Adams, “Health Monitoring of Structural Materials and Components”, John Wiley and Sons, 2000

3. E-resources 1. E-learning content on L&T EduTech Platform