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Development and implementation of a solar powered wireless monitoring system on a truss bridge in Connecticut

  • J. K. Olund
  • , A. J. Cardini
  • , G. P. Troiano
  • , C. Liu
  • , E. Feldblum
  • , P. D'Attilio
  • , J. T. DeWolf
  • University of Connecticut
  • Connecticut Department of Transportation

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Abstract

This paper reports on the development, implementation, and initial results of a solar powered, wireless monitoring system on a steel truss bridge in the state of Connecticut. This bridge is part of a continuing research project conducted by researchers at the University of Connecticut and the Connecticut Department of Transportation to implement long-term structural health monitoring systems on bridges in Connecticut that are crucial to its highway infrastructure. The bridge being to be discussed is the longest truss bridge in the State. The monitoring system has been developed to continuously evaluate the hung supports of a 61 meter (200 foot) central section hung with four HSS sections at the corners. There is also a backup system consisting of 16 threaded rods at each corner support. The bridge has limited access, with long distances between sensor locations. This has necessitated the use of wireless sensors, overcoming the difficulty of connecting lengthy wires between sensors and recording hardware. Since access to the sensors is difficult, replacing batteries for each sensor on a regular basis is not feasible. Thus, solar panels are used to individually provide power to each sensor. The full monitoring system is remotely accessed from the University of Connecticut, providing system control, data collection and data analysis.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationStructural Health Monitoring 2007
Subtitle of host publicationQuantification, Validation, and Implementation - Proceedings of the 6th International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring, IWSHM 2007
EditorsFu-Kuo Chang
PublisherDEStech Publications
Pages1174-1181
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)9781932078718
StatePublished - 2007
Externally publishedYes
Event6th International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring: Quantification, Validation, and Implementation, IWSHM 2007 - Stanford, United States
Duration: 11 Sep 200713 Sep 2007

Publication series

NameStructural Health Monitoring 2007: Quantification, Validation, and Implementation - Proceedings of the 6th International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring, IWSHM 2007
Volume2

Conference

Conference6th International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring: Quantification, Validation, and Implementation, IWSHM 2007
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityStanford
Period11/09/0713/09/07

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