| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/R28218/01 |
| Title: |
A Remote Bridge Health Monitoring System Using Computational Simulation and Gps Sensor Data |
| Principal Investigator: |
Roberts, Professor G W |
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| Department: |
Inst of Eng Surveying & Space Geodesy |
| Organisation: |
University of Nottingham |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
16 August 2001 |
Ends: |
15 October 2004 |
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334,078
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| EPSRC Research Topic Classifications: |
| Civil Engineering Materials |
Eng. Dynamics & Tribology |
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In creating a finite element/sensor based fault detection system a number of components have to be put in place. First a finite element model has to be constructed accurately replicating the behaviour of the real world structure which requires developing the existing SAFESA method to include the complexities associated with large civil structures. Secondly the structure has to be equipped with a sensor system which can provide appropriate information on the actual behaviour of the structure during its operational life. In the present case a GPS based system will be used together with conventional measurement methods. Finally, a computational system is required able to indicate the presence and location of potentially serious structural faults by comparing the measured structural responses with those predicted by the finite element analysis. This will involve a linked software system employing validated FE models with automatic adjustment methods incorporating neural nets and conventional optimisation methods. Research into diagnostic methods will be done to support this final task and lead to the creation of a remote health monitoring system.
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