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This study shows the electro-mechanical impedance (EMI) technique can detect interlayer slide damage in landslides. Piezoceramic smart aggregates effectively monitored damage progression in experimental landslide models.

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  • Geotechnical Engineering
  • Structural Health Monitoring

Background:

  • Interlayer slide damage is a major cause of landslide hazards, leading to significant economic losses and casualties.
  • Real-time detection of interlayer slide initiation and development is crucial for effective landslide risk management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the feasibility of using the electro-mechanical impedance (EMI) technique for detecting interlayer slide damage.
  • To evaluate the application of EMI with piezoceramic smart aggregates (SAs) for real-time interlayer slide detection.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of three small landslide specimens with a central weak interlayer.
  • Post-embedding of three piezoceramic SAs above the weak interlayer in each specimen.
  • Monitoring the admittance signatures of SAs during compressive loading using a precision impedance analyzer.

Main Results:

  • Admittance signatures of piezoceramic SAs showed sensitivity to interlayer slide damage.
  • Statistical metrics (RMSD, MAPD) effectively quantified variations in admittance due to damage.
  • Experimental results demonstrated the practicality of the EMI technique for detecting interlayer slide.

Conclusions:

  • The electro-mechanical impedance (EMI) technique is a feasible method for detecting interlayer slide damage.
  • Piezoceramic smart aggregates integrated with EMI show promise for real-time structural health monitoring of landslides.