Structural Durability & Health Monitoring

ISSN: 1930-2983 (print)
ISSN: 1930-2991 (online) Publication Frequency: Quarterly

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In order to maintain a reasonable cost for large scale structures such as airframes, offshore structures, nuclear plants etc., it is generally accepted that improved methods for structural integrity and durability assessment are required. Structural Health Monitoring (SDHM) had emerged as an active area of research for fatigue life and damage accumulation prognostics.

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Sub-1 GHz Network-Based Wireless Bridge-Monitoring System: Feature and Verification
Li Hui^1,*, Faress Hraib², Mohammad Rahman³, Miguel Vicente⁴, Riyadh Hindi³
Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.15, No.4, pp. 281-297, 2021, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2021.016495
Abstract Traditional bridge monitoring systems often require wired connections between sensors, a data acquisition system, and data center. The use of extension wires, conduits, and other costly accessories can dramatically increase the total cost of bridge monitoring. With the development of wireless technologies and the notable cost benefits, many researchers have been integrating wireless networks into bridge monitoring system. In this study, a wireless bridge monitoring system has been developed based on the Sub-1 GHz network. The main functional components of this system include sensors, wireless nodes, gateway and data center. Wireless nodes can convert analog signals obtained from the sensors… More
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Fatigue Performance of Orthotropic Steel Decks in Super-Wide Steel Box Girder Considering Transverse Distribution of Vehicle Load
Xudong Wang^1,2, Changqing Miao^1,2,*, Mao Yang^1,2, Youliang Ding^1,2
Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.15, No.4, pp. 299-316, 2021, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2021.017526
Abstract This study presents an investigation on the fatigue analysis of four types of details on orthotropic steel decks (OSDs) for a cable-stayed super-wide steel box girder bridge based on finite-element analysis (FEA) with vehicle transverse distribution model (VTDM). A high-fidelity 3D FE model verified by the static load test is established to satisfy the fatigue analysis accuracy. The stress behavior of super-wide steel box girders under the vehicle load at different lane locations is investigated. Then, considering the effect of VTDM, the fatigue life analysis of four typical details is performed using the Miner cumulative damage rule. The results show… More
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A TimeImageNet Sequence Learning for Remaining Useful Life Estimation of Turbofan Engine in Aircraft Systems
S. Kalyani^*, K. Venkata Rao, A. Mary Sowjanya
Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.15, No.4, pp. 317-334, 2021, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2021.016975
Abstract Internet of Things systems generate a large amount of sensor data that needs to be analyzed for extracting useful insights on the health status of the machine under consideration. Sensor data of all possible states of a system are used for building machine learning models. These models are further used to predict the possible downtime for proactive action on the system condition. Aircraft engine data from run to failure is used in the current study. The run to failure data includes states like new installation, stable operation, first reported issue, erroneous operation, and final failure. In the present work, the… More
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Experimental Study on Compressive Strength of Recycled Aggregate Concrete under High Temperature
Mohammad Akhtar¹, Abdulsamee Halahla², Amin Almasri^3,*
Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.15, No.4, pp. 335-348, 2021, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2021.015988
Abstract This research aims to study the effect of elevated temperature on the compressive strength evolution of concrete made with recycled aggregate. Demolished building concrete samples were collected from four different sites in Saudi Arabia, namely from Tabuk, Madina, Yanbu, and Riyadh. These concretes were crushed and recycled into aggregates to be used to make new concrete samples. These samples were tested for axial compressive strength at ages 3, 7, 14, and 28 days at ambient temperature. Samples of the same concrete mixes were subjected to the elevated temperature of 300°C and tested for compressive strength again. The experimental result reveals… More
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Assessment of Seismic Damage in Nativity Church in Bethlehem Using Pushover Analysis
Belal Almassri^1,*, Ali Safiyeh²
Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.15, No.4, pp. 349-366, 2021, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2021.016889
Abstract This study focuses on advanced finite element (FE) analyses on The Church of Nativity located in Bethlehem (Palestine), one of the most historic structures in the world. To ensure the model quality, a 3D FE model was created using two types of typical commercial software, DIANA FEA and SAP2000. From analyses, one of the expected behaviors for this kind of masonry structure “low modal period” was found. The seismic behavior of the church was studied using pushover analyses, which were conducted using DIANA FEA. The first unidirectional mass proportional load pattern was created in both directions, X-direction as a longitudinal… More
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Finite Element Model Updating for Structural Health Monitoring
Amirabbas Haidarpour, Kong Fah Tee^*
Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.14, No.1, pp. 1-17, 2020, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2020.08792
Abstract This paper provides a model updating approach to detect, locate, and characterize damage in structural and mechanical systems by examining changes in measured vibration responses. Research in vibration-based damage identification has been rapidly expanding over the last few decades. The basic idea behind this technology is that modal parameters (notably frequencies, mode shapes, and modal damping) are functions of the physical properties of the structure (mass, damping, and stiffness). Therefore, changes in the physical properties will cause changes in the modal properties which could be obtained by structural health monitoring (SHM). Updating is a process fraught with numerical difficulties. These… More
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Finite Element Analysis on Vibration Characteristics of an Offshore Floating Breakwater
Hongyi Yan¹, Dingguo Zhang¹, Liang Li^1,*, Xiaoyu Luo²
Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.14, No.1, pp. 19-36, 2020, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2020.07457
Abstract The construction of seaside facilities is a hot topic in the field of ocean engineering. In this paper, a new type of floating breakwater is designed by 3DCAD geometric modeling. Based on the vibration theory and finite element technology, the floating breakwater model is optimized, and the modal analysis of the structure with the bracket as main body and blades as functional attachments is carried out. Natural frequencies and mode shapes of the blades are first calculated, and the effects of the natural frequencies in both dry and wet conditions are taken into account. Modal analysis and harmonic response analysis… More
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Fatigue Performance Analysis and Evaluation for Steel Box Girder Based on Structural Health Monitoring System
Meiling Zhuang^1,2,3, Changqing Miao^1,2,*, Rongfeng Chen^1,2
Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.14, No.1, pp. 51-79, 2020, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2020.07663
Abstract Taizhou Yangtze River Bridge as a long-span suspension bridge, the finite element model (FEM) of it is established using the ANSYS Software. The beam4 element is used to simulate the main beam to establish the “spine beam” model of the Taizhou Yangtze River Bridge. The calculated low-order vibration mode frequency of the FEM is in good agreement with the completion test results. The model can simulate the overall dynamic response of the bridge. Based on the vehicle load survey, the Monte Carlo method is applied to simulate the traffic load flow. Then the overall dynamic response analysis of FEM is… More
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Integrity Analysis on Existing Crane Runway Girders with Defects Using Constraint-Based R6 Criterion
Huajing Guo, Baijian Wu, Zhaoxia Li^*
Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.14, No.1, pp. 37-50, 2020, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2020.08442
Abstract In order to resolve the safety problem of the existing crane runway girders (CRGs) with defects, the constraint-based R6 criterion is proposed to assess their structural integrity. The existing steel CRGs with defects at the weld joint between the upper flange and web plate, are characterized to three-dimensional finite element models with a semi-ellipse surface crack. The R6 criterion has been modified by considering the constraint effect which is represented by T-stress. The analysis results illustrate that working condition of the cracked CRGs leads to high constraint level along the crack front. The crack aspect ratio (a/c) and runway eccentricity… More
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Mechanical Experimental Study on Tensile Bolted Connections of Crosslaminated Timber
Chenxiao Su, Haibei Xiong^*
Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.14, No.1, pp. 81-94, 2020, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2020.08221
Abstract In order to explore a kind of high-strength, earthquake-resistant, economical and suitable connection, 4 groups of cross-laminated timber wall-to-floor and wall-to-wall bolted connections were tested under monotonic and cyclic loading. The deformation characteristics and failure modes of the cross-laminated timber wall-to-floor and wall-to-wall bolted connections were exploited. Load-slip curves, bearing capacity, yielding point, stiffness and ductility of each group of specimens were analyzed. The test results indicate that the loading process of cross-laminated timber bolted connections under tension can be categorized as five stages, namely the elastic stage, the slip stage, the embedding stage, the yielding stage and the ultimate… More
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Improvement of UAV Based an Evaluation Approach to Mid-High Rise Buildings’ Exterior Walls
Nai-Hsin Pan¹, Ching-Hsiang Tsai², Kuei-Yen Chen¹, Shiaofang Sung^3,*
Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.14, No.2, pp. 109-125, 2020, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2020.06489
Abstract This research will develop a set of assessment techniques and procedures for exterior wall deterioration detection. The proposed method is mainly based on equipped with high-resolution photographic equipment for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). To overcome the problems of visual inspection difficulties due to different angles and height, the proposed method provides a safer and more efficient detection way to get the buildings’ exterior status. After using the proposed method to analyze the images taken from UAV, the size of the damaged area can be evaluated more accurately, and the accuracy rate of visual assessment will be significantly improved. The results… More
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