Emerging Trends in the Integration of Smart Sensor Technologies in Structural Health Monitoring: A Contemporary...

Area of Science:

• Civil Engineering
• Sensor Technology
• Structural Health Monitoring

Background:

• Civil engineering increasingly uses communication tools for automation.
• Sensors are crucial for structural health monitoring (SHM), enabling precise data acquisition.
• This reduces manual inspections and improves accuracy in infrastructure management.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review sensor technologies in SHM, focusing on advancements from 2019-2024.
• To analyze publication trends in smart sensor integration for civil engineering.
• To identify emerging trends and applications in SHM.

Main Methods:

• Bibliometric analysis of 1468 research articles from WOS and Scopus databases.
• Review of sensor technologies including piezoelectric, fiber optic, MEMS, GPS, LVDT, and others.
• Analysis of publication data from 2019 to 2024.

Main Results:

• Significant increase in publications on SHM sensors, from 15 in 2019 to 359 in 2023.
• Identification of key sensor types and their applications in SHM.
• Emerging trends in smart sensor integration for enhanced infrastructure safety.

Conclusions:

• Sensor technology is rapidly advancing in civil engineering for SHM.
• Smart sensors are enhancing automation, safety, and efficiency in infrastructure management.
• Continued research is vital for further innovation in structural monitoring.