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    Area of Science:

    • Structural Engineering
    • Photogrammetry
    • Computer Vision

    Background:

    • Accurate displacement measurement is crucial for assessing the structural integrity of large-span truss string structures.
    • Traditional methods may face limitations in precision and scope for complex structures.
    • Advancements in optical measurement techniques offer potential for improved monitoring.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To propose and validate a novel multicamera system for measuring displacements in large-span truss string structures.
    • To develop an instantaneous extrinsic rectification algorithm for estimating camera attitude motions.
    • To compare experimental results with numerical simulations for accuracy assessment.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilizing multicamera stereo-vision systems for 3D data reconstruction.
    • Employing close-range photogrammetry to unify coordinates into a global system.
    • Implementing an instantaneous extrinsic rectification algorithm to correct for camera motion.
    • Conducting experiments with controlled camera rotations and translations to validate the algorithm.
    • Analyzing a large-span truss string structure using the developed system.

    Main Results:

    • The developed instantaneous extrinsic rectification algorithm demonstrated accuracy and precision in verifying camera attitude motions.
    • The multicamera system successfully measured displacements of a large-span truss string structure.
    • Experimental displacement results showed good agreement with numerical simulations.
    • The stability of camera extrinsic parameters was discussed in the context of the measurements.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed multicamera system, combined with close-range photogrammetry and an extrinsic rectification algorithm, provides an effective method for measuring displacements in large-span truss string structures.
    • The technique offers a viable approach for structural health monitoring and analysis.
    • Further investigation into the long-term stability of camera parameters is warranted.