The optimal decisions to maintain or improve the reliability and functionality of structures and
infrastructure systems can only be achieved through proper integrated management …

The increasingly stringent requirements—in terms of limiting pollutants and the constant
need to make maritime transport safer—generated the necessity to foresee different …

Building engineers need access to real-time data to make retrofit decisions or improve the
energy performance of the building occupants. Such data is typically gathered with the help …

Deterioration of bridges under repeated traffic loading has called attention to the need for
improvements in the understanding of vehicle–bridge interaction. While analytical and …

This highly comprehensive, introductory book explains the basics of structural health
monitoring aspects of composite structures. This book serve as an all-in-one reference book …

Structural monitoring systems installed on cable-supported bridges have the potential to
generate large data repositories from which a deeper understanding of bridge behavior can …

The introduction of wireless telemetry into the design of monitoring and control systems has
been shown to reduce system costs while simplifying installations. To date, wireless nodes …

The choice of roll stabilization system is critical for many types of ships. For warships where
operational activities are fast and the concept of time is very effective, determining the most …

Reliable measurement of a deflection magnitude refers to one of the most important tasks in
floating dry dock operation. Current and accurate information about the deflection can …

Buildings contribute a major component of the world's total energy consumption. During the
design phase, building energy simulation models can be used to predict building …