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Integration of a prototype wireless communication system with micro-electromechanical temperature and humidity sensor for concrete pavement health monitoring.
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Cogent Engineering . 2015, Vol. 2 Issue 1, p1-N.PAG. 15p. - Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- In recent years, structural health monitoring and management (SHMM) has become a popular approach and is considered essential for achieving well-performing, long-lasting, sustainable transportation infrastructure systems. Key requirements in ideal SHMM of road infrastructure include long-term, continuous, and real-time monitoring of pavement response and performance under various pavement geometry-materials-loading configurations and environmental conditions. With advancements in wireless technologies, integration of wireless communications into sensing device is considered an alternate and superior solution to existing time- and labor-intensive wired sensing systems in meeting the requirements of an ideal SHMM. This study explored the development and integration of a wireless communications sub-system into a commercial off-the-shelf micro-electromechanical sensor-based concrete pavement monitoring system. A success-rate test was performed after the wireless transmission system was buried in the concrete slab, and the test results indicated that the system was able to provide reliable communications at a distance of more than 46 m (150 feet). This will be a useful feature for highway engineers performing routine pavement scans from the pavement shoulder without the need for traffic control or road closure. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 23311916
- Volume :
- 2
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Cogent Engineering
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 114581746
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/23311916.2015.1014278