Modern Approaches in SHM: Combining AI, UAVs, and 3D Printing for Bridge Monitoring
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Smart Cities; Structural Health Monitoring (SHM); Bridge Infrastructure; Internet of Things (IoT); Artificial Intelligence (AI); Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs); 3D Printing Technology.Abstract
The challenges of urban management grow as towns, vehicles, and people increase. Making cities smarter is one of the most effective strategies for overcoming urban problems. Today's "smart cities" are distinguished by the use of cutting-edge technology in their infrastructure and services. Smart cities make the most effective use of their resources through meticulous preparation. Smart cities provide their residents with more and better services by lowering costs and upgrading infrastructure. One of the vital municipal services that can be extremely beneficial in municipal administration is structural health monitoring (SHM). Essential urban infrastructure can last longer and operate more effectively by combining cutting-edge new technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT) with structural health monitoring. As a result, a thorough assessment of the latest developments in infrastructure SHM is essential. The construction, upkeep, and development of bridges are among the most important aspects of urban management, and they are one of the essential components of a city's infrastructure. The main goal of this study is to examine how artificial intelligence (AI) and certain technologies, such 3D printers and drone technology, may be used to improve the current state of bridge SHM systems, including conceptual frameworks, advantages and disadvantages, and existing methods. The future role of AI and other technologies in bridge SHM systems was covered in this study. In addition, a few cutting-edge research prospects that are made possible by technology are highlighted, discussed, and described.
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