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This study introduces a low-cost video analysis method to detect seismic building damage. The technique accurately identifies structural damage location and modal frequency using motion magnification, offering a simple, noncontact alternative.

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  • Structural Engineering
  • Seismic Analysis
  • Non-destructive Testing

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  • Assessing seismic damage in buildings is crucial for safety and infrastructure resilience.
  • Traditional methods for damage assessment can be costly and time-consuming.
  • Advanced sensing techniques are needed for efficient and accurate structural health monitoring.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore a low-cost, advanced video-based technique for seismic damage assessment in buildings.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of motion magnification processing for analyzing structural behavior.
  • To validate a novel method against conventional accelerometric and optical marker systems.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a high-speed video camera for motion magnification of a reinforced concrete frame building during shaking table tests.
  • Analyzed dynamic behavior (modal parameters) and structural deformations from magnified videos.
  • Compared results with accelerometric sensors, 3D motion capture, and 3D laser scanning for validation.

Main Results:

  • The motion magnification procedure accurately estimated modal frequency and identified damage locations via modal shape analysis.
  • Results were consistent with advanced analyses of accelerometric data.
  • The method demonstrated high potential for extracting modal parameters and analyzing modal shape curvature.

Conclusions:

  • A simple, noncontact, and low-cost video-based procedure effectively assesses seismic structural damage.
  • The technique provides accurate modal parameter extraction, particularly modal shape curvature for damage localization.
  • This method offers a promising alternative for structural health monitoring in seismic regions.