There are numerous Structural identification (StrId) methods and techniques. The purpose of StrId in the civil
infrastructure arena include: a) design validation of new structures, b) condition assessment of existing structures, c)
analytical model updating of existing and new structures, and d) damage identification (DmId) of existing structures.
Many StrId researchers utilized StrId methods for DmId. However, not all StrId methods are suited for DmId and not all
damages are possible to be identified by popular StrId methods. This paper investigates the relationship between StrId
methods and DmId. We investigate which StrId method is suited for DmId for the type of damages that may affect civil
infrastructure. It will be shown that some damages can be identified by StrId methods, while some other damages need
specific methods that are not within the conventional realm of StrId methods. Some guidelines for choosing StrId
methods that are appropriate for DmId are given.
Long-term continuous monitoring may be helpful in periodic evaluation of structures, decision-making for preventative maintenance, and examining new design techniques. Remote bridge-monitoring systems are expected to be useful in future bridge inspection and management. Reliability of data- collection systems, sensors, and communication systems in the service environment is critical for successful field operation. This paper briefly describes a study undertaken by New York State Department of Transportation to investigate reliability of a state-of-the-art bridge-monitoring system available at the inception of that study and to examine its utility for continuous monitoring of bridge structures.
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Nondestructive Characterization for Composite Materials, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Infrastructure, and Homeland Security V
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