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In Situ Soil Moisture Sensors in Undisturbed Soils
Published on: November 18, 2022
Combining satellite geophysical data with continuous on-site measurements for monitoring the dynamic parameters of
Stefania Coccimiglio1, Giorgia Coletta1, Erica Lenticchia1,2
1Department of Structural, Geotechnical and Building Engineering, Politecnico Di Torino, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, 10129, Turin, Italy.
Abstract:
One key issue in the Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) of buildings is the influence of the soil on the dynamics of the system. The lack of accurate information on soil-structure interaction represents a source of significant uncertainty and generates difficulties in assessing the state of structural health. In this respect, satellite data could represent a valuable tool for soil knowledge. This paper presents the first study of satellite data coming from the environmental Copernicus program of the European Space Agency (ESA) for the alternative application in the field of SHM. In particular, Land Surface Temperature (LST) and Soil Water Index (SWI) data are elected to study surface temperature and moisture condition of the soil. Once examined and processed, these records have been statistically analyzed, crossed with on-site experimental quantities (natural frequencies and environmental variations), and given as input to a Finite Element (FE) model. The final goal is to understand the actual structural behavior, but also to monitor the evolution of the dynamic parameters for the purposes of structural and seismic monitoring. The largest oval masonry dome in the world was chosen as a prominent case study to demonstrate this novel approach to SHM.
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