• Smart Structures and Systems
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• 제12권3_4호
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• pp.381-397
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• 2013

In this paper, wireless health monitoring of stay cables using piezoelectric strain sensors and a smart skin technique is presented. For the cables, tension forces are estimated to examine their health status from vibration features with consideration of temperature effects. The following approaches are implemented to achieve the objective. Firstly, the tension force estimation utilizing the piezoelectric sensor-embedded smart skin is presented. A temperature correlation model to recalculate the tension force at a temperature of interest is designed by correlating the change in cable's dynamic features and temperature variation. Secondly, the wireless health monitoring system for stay cables is described. A piezoelectric strain sensor node and a tension force monitoring software which is embedded in the sensor are designed. Finally, the feasibility of the proposed monitoring technique is evaluated on stay cables of the Hwamyung Grand Bridge in Busan, Korea.

• 지구물리
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.77-86
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• 2006

실시간 동적 GPS (Real-Time Kinematic Global Positioning System) 측량과 관성항법장치인 IMU(InertialMeasurement Unit)는 보다 정확한 지형정보의 획득과 동체의 모니터링에 이르기 까지 그 활용범위가 확대되어가고 있다. 실시간 동적 GPS 안에 신속히 수행할 수 있으며 , IMU는 정확하게 동적자세를 결정할 수 있기 때문에 교량 등 대형구조물의 거동을 모니터링 하는데 유용한 방법으로 대두되고 있다 . 따라서 본 연구에서는 대형구조물의 거동을 모니터링하는 시스템을 구축하기 위해서 GPS 측위방법 중 실시간 동적 GPS 측량 방법을 이용하여 현수교 주탑의 거동을 측량함에 있어, 먼저 GPS에 의한 정확한 위치를 분석하였으며 , 이를 바탕으로 실시간 동적 GPS 측량과 IMU를 이용한 모니터링 경보 시스템을 개발하였다 . 개발된 시스템으로 관측한 결과와 비교하여 , X축은 1mm, Y축은 1mm, Z축은 2.2m 로서 실시간 동적 GPS 측량과 IMU를 이용한 구조물 모니터링 측량이 가능함을 입증할 수 있었다 .

• Wind and Structures
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• 제6권3호
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• pp.179-196
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• 2003

A long suspension bridge is often located within a unique wind environment, and strong winds at the site seldom attack the bridge at a right angle to its long axis. This paper thus investigates the buffeting response of long suspension bridges to skew winds. The conventional buffeting analysis in the frequency domain is first improved to take into account skew winds based on the quasi-steady theory and the oblique strip theory in conjunction with the finite element method and the pseudo-excitation method. The aerodynamic coefficients and flutter derivatives of the Tsing Ma suspension bridge deck under skew winds, which are required in the improved buffeting analysis, are then measured in a wind tunnel using specially designed test rigs. The field measurement data, which were recorded during Typhoon Sam in 1999 by the Wind And Structural Health Monitoring System (WASHMS) installed on the Tsing Ma Bridge, are analyzed to obtain both wind characteristics and buffeting responses. Finally, the field measured buffeting responses of the Tsing Ma Bridge are compared with those from the computer simulation using the improved method and the aerodynamic coefficients and flutter derivatives measured under skew winds. The comparison is found satisfactory in general.

• Smart Structures and Systems
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.491-522
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• 2016

A benchmark problem for modal identification of a cable-stayed bridge was proposed by a research team at Hong Kong Polytechnic University. By taking an instrumented cable-stayed bridge as a test bed, nineteen sets of vibration records with known/unknown excitations were provided to invited researchers. In this paper, the vibration responses of the bridge under a series of excitation conditions are examined to estimate the wind and traffic-induced variations of its dynamic characteristics. Firstly, two output-only experimental modal identification methods are selected. Secondly, the bridge and its monitoring system are described and the nineteen sets of vibration records are analyzed in time-domain and frequency-domain. Excitations sources of blind datasets are predicted based on the analysis of excitation conditions of known datasets. Thirdly, modal parameters are extracted by using the two selected output-only modal identification methods. The identified modal parameters are examined with respect to at least two different conditions such as traffic- and typhoon-induced loadings. Finally, the typhoon-induced effects on dynamic characteristics of the bridge are estimated by analyzing the relationship between the wind velocity and the modal parameters.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제10권6호
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• pp.545-559
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• 2000

A Wind and Structural Health Monitoring System (WASHMS) has been installed in the Tsing Ma suspension Bridge in Hong Kong with one of the objectives being the verification of analytical processes used in wind-resistant design. On 2 August 1997, Typhoon Victor just crossed over the Bridge and the WASHMS timely recorded both wind and structural response. The measurement data are analysed in this paper to obtain the mean wind speed, mean wind direction, mean wind inclination, turbulence intensity, integral scale, gust factor, wind spectrum, and the acceleration response and natural frequency of the Bridge. It is found that some features of wind structure and bridge response are difficult to be considered in the currently used analytical process for predicting buffeting response of long suspension bridges, for the Bridge is surrounded by a complex topography and the wind direction of Typhoon Victor changes during its crossing. It seems to be necessary to improve the prediction model so that a reasonable comparison can be performed between the measurement and prediction for long suspension bridges in typhoon prone regions.

• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제8권8호
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• pp.77-82
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• 2017

디스플레이 제조 공정에서는 패널의 이송 목적으로 컨베이어 시스템이 널리 사용된다. 이 컨베이어에는 정전기로 인한 제품 불량을 예방하기 위해 접지선이 다수 사용되는데, 이송 롤러의 회전 운동이나 말림 등의 원인으로 접지선이 단선되어 제품 불량으로 이어지는 경우가 빈번히 발생된다. 이런 문제 해결을 위해 접지선의 단선을 실시간으로 검출 가능한 시스템의 필요성이 커지고 있다. 따라서 본 논문에서는 컨베이어 구동부와 패널의 마찰로 발생되는 ESD(Electro-Static Discharge) 접지선의 단선 모니터링 시스템을 제안한다. 제안 시스템은 ATmega 2560 및 휘트스톤 브릿지(Wheatstone Bridge) 회로를 이용해 접지선의 단선 및 탈조 검출이 가능한 모니터링 시스템으로써, 접지선의 단선을 즉시 검출해 조치할 수 있으므로, 정전기로 인한 제품의 불량률을 줄일 수 있다. 본 논문에서 제안한 시스템은 접지선이 사용되는 산업의 생산 및 시험 장비에 적용 가능할 것으로 기대된다.

• Structural Monitoring and Maintenance
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• 제2권1호
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• pp.19-34
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• 2015

One of the main causes of a limited use of nondestructive evaluation (NDE) technologies in bridge deck assessment is the speed of data collection and analysis. The paper describes development and implementation of the RABIT (Robotics Assisted Bridge Inspection Tool) for data collection using multiple NDE technologies. The system is designed to characterize three most common deterioration types in concrete bridge decks: rebar corrosion, delamination, and concrete degradation. It implements four NDE technologies: electrical resistivity (ER), impact echo (IE), ground-penetrating radar (GPR), and ultrasonic surface waves (USW) method. The technologies are used in a complementary way to enhance the interpretation. In addition, the system utilizes advanced vision to complement traditional visual inspection. Finally, the RABIT collects data at a significantly higher speed than it is done using traditional NDE equipment. The robotic system is complemented by an advanced data interpretation. The associated platform for the enhanced interpretation of condition assessment in concrete bridge decks utilizes data integration, fusion, and deterioration and defect visualization. This paper concentrates on the validation and field implementation of two NDE technologies. The first one is IE used in the delamination detection and characterization, while the second one is the USW method used in the assessment of concrete quality. The validation of performance of the two methods was conducted on a 9 m long and 3.6 m wide fabricated bridge structure with numerous artificial defects embedded in the deck.

• 한국안전학회지
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.40-44
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• 2010

North Korea's discharge of water from a dam into the Imjin River that flows through the inter-Korean border swept away a riverside camping site early Sunday morning, killing six people. This tragic incident might have been prevented if the North had given prior notice of the release from its Hwanggang Dam to the South. Investigations are under way to determine the reasons behind the unexpected act. This incident was a man-made disaster not least death of six people. A water level monitoring system(WLMS) of the Imjin River was installed the bridge of Pilseung that operate three public institutions. The WLMS of the A institution set up warning siren and broadcasting as the water level has been rising the bridge of Pilseung in the Imjin River. But the A institution's system was already out of side before discharged of water a dam into the Imjin River and the operators were culpable negligence. The B institution's office employee on charges of negligence that might have contributed to the tragedy and one of the A institution's employees ignored 26 warning messages on the WLMS. This tragic incident was a man-made disaster not least death of six people and might have been prevented if the WLMS was normally operated and the system operators must be worked a tight.

• 한국철도학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국철도학회 2011년도 정기총회 및 추계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.737-747
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• 2011

5678SMRT has installed various sensor for operating conditions(field of electric, facilities, signal, communication equipment and track) and environment of Every Function Room for remotely detecting and monitoring. Installed sound sensor for analyzed after remotely heard the noise of every equipment at Every Function Room and temperature sensor for check the temperature condition of Every Function Room. Additional installed voltage sensor in signal equipment room for monitoring RF track-circuit's voltage condition. Installed displacement sensor at The Chungdam bridge's railway for measuring and monitoring track displacement caused by temperature change and Pan/Tilt camera at sub-station and drainage for remotely field monitoring. Installed sensor for each equipment's operating condition and failure at Every Function Room then periodic check of workforce turned to around-the-clock surveillance by sensor therefore improvement of operating equipment. SMRT is lots of prevent a failure by Immediately detect of precondition of equipment failure by analyzed the sensor data. If the occurrence of an failure, become detected Immediately so possibility correct diagnosis and order by remotely field check by installed camera and sound sensor at field.

• 비파괴검사학회지
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• 제27권6호
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• pp.483-500
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• 2007

Emerging sensor-based structural health monitoring (SHM) technology can play an important role in inspecting and securing the safety of aging civil infrastructure, a worldwide problem. However, implementation of SHM in civil infrastructure faces a significant challenge due to the lack of suitable sensors and reliable methods for interpreting sensor data. This paper reviews recent efforts and advances made in addressing this challenge, with example sensor hardware and software developed in the author's research center. It is proposed to integrate real-time continuous monitoring using on structure sensors for global structural integrity evaluation with targeted NDE inspection for local damage assessment.