Approach Towards the Development of Digital Twin for Structural Health Monitoring of Civil Infrastructure: A...

Area of Science:

• Civil Engineering
• Computer Science
• Structural Health Monitoring

Background:

• Civil infrastructure is crucial for economic growth but deteriorates due to environmental factors.
• Current monitoring methods (visual inspection, non-destructive tests) have reliability issues.
• Digital Twin (DT) technology presents a promising solution for real-time infrastructure assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review existing Digital Twin applications across various sectors.
• To propose a framework for developing Digital Twin applications in civil infrastructure.
• To identify platform requirements and challenges in Digital Twin implementation for infrastructure.

Main Methods:

• Comprehensive literature review of Digital Twin technology in infrastructure.
• Analysis of Internet of Things (IoT), data acquisition, and modeling techniques for DTs.
• Examination of platform requirements and potential development challenges.

Main Results:

• Digital Twins enable intelligent, real-time monitoring and assessment of structural health.
• The study outlines a systematic approach for developing DTs in civil infrastructure.
• Key challenges and requirements for successful DT implementation are identified.

Conclusions:

• Digital Twin technology significantly enhances the reliability and efficiency of infrastructure monitoring.
• This review provides a state-of-the-art overview of DT advancements and challenges.
• DTs are essential for the intelligent maintenance and longevity of critical civil infrastructure.