Implementation of a structural monitoring network in the new stone masonry bridge in Vila Fria - Portugal

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2006

Authors

António Arêde (Author) FEUP; Aníbal Costa (Author) FEUP; Cristina Costa (Author) FEUP; Pedro Miguel Costa (Author) FEUP; Maria Cristina Beirão (Author) FEUP

Conference proceedings International

Title: Mechanics and materials in design

5th International Conference on Mechanics and Materials in Design (M2D'2006)

Porto, Portugal, July 24-26, 2006

Scientific classification

FOS: Engineering and technology > Civil engineering

CORDIS: Technological sciences > Engineering > Civil engineering > Structural engineering

Other information

Abstract (EN): This paper reports on the case of a new stone masonry bridge fully instrumented for structural monitoring under service loading. Both the monitoring scope and the instrumentation actually installed are described for this singular type of new construction. The acquisition systems as well as remote data transmission and archive are also addressed. Some preliminary monitoring results are included.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 2