Information technologies have widely been used in the construction and maintenance of civil
infrastructure. The advantages of information technologies provided a broader range of …

The use of geodetic-grade GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) receivers is
increasingly evolving in the Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) of infrastructure. In this …

Transportation networks play an important role in urban areas, and bridges are the most
vulnerable structures to earthquakes. The seismic damage evaluation of bridges provides …

Until now, in the design phase of infrastructures there has been a general tendency to
“economize” the resources allocated to them. This modus operandi did not consider the …

The lack of precise and comprehensive information about the health of bridges, and in
particular long span ones, can lead to incorrect decisions regarding maintenance, repair …

In order to ensure the long-term sustainability of the vast architectural and infrastructure
heritage, it is essential to introduce innovative monitoring approaches, considering the …

Starting from the early years of the 21st century, the problem of monitoring the physical–
chemical–mechanical conditions of structures and infrastructures for civil use began to be …

In the past, when structures contained elements which were prone to deterioration over time
(eg, wood), the maintenance of houses, bridges, etc., was considered vital to allow them to …

In recent times, the need for the management and monitoring of steel structures (bridges, but
also buildings) has become more and more important; consequently, a new phase has …

Earthquakes have a severe impact on people's lives and infrastructure. Many emergency
institutes and search and rescue missions need accurate post-earthquake response …