Innovative structural health monitoring of bridges in Portugal

A pioneering optic-based monitoring system has been successfully implemented on the historic Luiz I Bridge in Oporto, Portugal, marking a significant advancement in structural health monitoring of bridges. This innovative approach leverages new sensing, processing, and modeling techniques to provide continuous, structured data on bridge behavior, offering deeper insights into their performance over time. The study highlights the potential for such systems to revolutionize the assessment of design, construction, and maintenance practices for civil engineering structures. By focusing on short-term monitoring examples, the research demonstrates the practical benefits and feasibility of integrating advanced monitoring technologies in existing infrastructures.

(Ed.). (2015). Innovative structural health monitoring of bridges in Portugal. Advances in Bridge Maintenance, Safety Management, and Life-Cycle Performance, Set of Book & CD-ROM, 101–108. https://doi.org/10.1201/b18175-13