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Embedded Sensors for Structural Health Monitoring: Methodologies and Applications Review.

Pedro M Ferreira¹, Miguel A Machado^1,2, Marta S Carvalho^1,2

¹UNIDEMI, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, NOVA School of Science and Technology, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal.

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Sensing technologies are crucial for structural health monitoring (SHM) systems using embedded sensors (ESs). This review examines advancements and challenges in ESs for smart structures, aiming for distributed measurement systems.

Keywords:

embedded sensors non-destructive evaluation sensing technology smart materials structural health monitoring

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Engineering
Materials Science
Computer Science

Background:

Sensing Technology (ST) is integral to Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) systems.
Embedded Sensors (ESs) enable continuous monitoring of structural integrity in smart structures and materials.
Current integration challenges include high-temperature sensitivity and potential sensor damage during insertion.

Purpose of the Study:

To critically review the fundamentals and applications of sensing technologies for SHM systems.
To focus on the actual developments and innovations in embedded sensors.
To analyze the challenges associated with current sensing technologies.

Main Methods:

Critical review of existing literature on sensing technologies for SHM.
Analysis of embedded sensor integration processes and material compatibility (metallic and composite).
Evaluation of technological selection based on monitoring requirements.

Main Results:

Sensing technologies are advancing for SHM, enabling smart structures.
Integration of ESs faces limitations due to processing, temperature sensitivity, and insertion damage.
Technological choices are material-dependent and crucial for effective monitoring.

Conclusions:

Further innovation in sensing technologies is needed to overcome integration challenges.
Addressing these challenges will facilitate the development of distributed measurement systems.
Advancements in ST are key to realizing a connected world through SHM.