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Joaquín Cabezas1, Trinidad Sánchez-Rodríguez2, Juan Antonio Gómez-Galán3
1Department of Electronic Engineering, University of Seville, Camino de los Descubrimientos, s/n, E-41092 Seville, Spain. joaquin.cabezas@adevice.es.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|March 16, 2018
Summary
A new embedded sensor system monitors concrete curing in harsh environments. This low-cost, reliable, and non-destructive solution offers real-time data for construction projects.
Area of Science:
- Civil Engineering
- Materials Science
- Embedded Systems
Background:
- Concrete curing is critical for structural integrity.
- Existing monitoring methods can be costly or invasive.
- There is a need for robust, real-time concrete monitoring solutions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To design and test a novel embedded sensor system for monitoring concrete curing.
- To develop a sensor mote capable of withstanding aggressive construction environments.
- To create a remote, real-time monitoring application for construction sites.
Main Methods:
- Design and construction of a specialized embedded sensor mote.
- Implementation of a real-time monitoring application.
- Laboratory validation of sensor functionality.
- Field testing on civil works for range, robustness, and flexibility.
Main Results:
- The embedded sensor system was successfully designed, constructed, and tested.
- The sensor motes proved resilient in aggressive environments without compromising measurements.
- The system demonstrated effective real-time monitoring capabilities in laboratory and field settings.
- Successful evaluation of range, robustness, and flexibility in civil works.
Conclusions:
- The developed embedded sensor system provides a low-cost, highly reliable, compact, and non-destructive solution for concrete curing monitoring.
- The system is suitable for real-time monitoring in demanding construction environments.
- This technology offers significant advantages over traditional concrete monitoring techniques.
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