Development of Intelligent Structures that can Self-evaluate Deterioration

该项目旨在将传统的土木结构改造为智能结构，能够准确识别当前和未来的结构恶化状况，并自动通知基础设施管理当局进行及时维护。土木结构在其漫长的使用寿命中会恶化。目前，我们没有有效的方法来确定何时恶化到需要维修的程度。该项目计划开发创新的结构退化评估系统，使用仅输出的振动数据和多功能优化算法，即使在苛刻的运行条件下也能进行长期退化评估和维护管理。这些可以与传统的数据采集系统和具有智能无线传感器的现代监控系统一起使用。预计项目成果将提高结构安全和维修效率。

This project aims to transform traditional civil structures into smart structures that can accurately identify current and future structural deterioration conditions and automatically notify the infrastructure management authority for timely maintenance. Civil structures deteriorate over their long life spans. Currently, we have no effective method to identify when deterioration has reached the point where maintenance is required. The project plans to develop innovative structural deterioration evaluation systems using output-only vibration data and versatile optimisation algorithms to enable long-term deterioration assessment and maintenance management even under demanding operating conditions. These could be used with both conventional data acquisition systems and modern monitoring systems with smart wireless sensors. Expected project outcomes will enhance structural safety and maintenance efficiency.