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Structural Health Monitoring of Bridges under the Influence of Natural Environmental Factors and Geomatic Technologies: A Literature Review and Bibliometric Analysis

by
Virgil Mihai Rădulescu
1,
Gheorghe M. T. Rădulescu
1,*,
Sanda Mărioara Naș
1,
Adrian Traian Rădulescu
1 and
Corina M. Rădulescu
2
1
Faculty of Civil Engineering, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Str. Constantin Daicoviciu nr. 15, 400020 Cluj Napoca, Romania
2
Faculty of Sciences, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Str. Victoriei nr. 76, 430122 Baia-Mare, Romania
*
Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Buildings 2024, 14(9), 2811; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14092811
Submission received: 28 July 2024 / Revised: 30 August 2024 / Accepted: 3 September 2024 / Published: 6 September 2024

Abstract

Throughout their lifetimes, bridges are exposed to various forces that may lead to displacement and deformation, potentially compromising their structural integrity. Monitoring their structural integrity under environmental factors is essential for safety and maintenance under these conditions. This aspect is a fundamental component of Structural Health Monitoring (SHM). Many studies focus on Structural Health Monitoring (SHM), employing various theories, methodologies, and technologies that have advanced rapidly due to the expansion of information technology. The objective of this study is to pinpoint areas where research is lacking in the existing literature on the environmental factors that impact the displacement of bridges, along with the techniques and technology used to monitor these structures. To achieve this objective, the most critical environmental factors and technologies, particularly those that are sensor-based, have been identified through a systematic search of the most popular databases. Subsequently, the study utilized a bibliometric analysis, exploring the challenge and prospective research areas reflected in the specialized literature. The findings indicate a lack of scholarly investigation of environmental factors that influence the Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) of bridges, in particular studies regarding the effect of uneven sunlight on structures. The research provides a comprehensive understanding of the Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) of bridges and has practical implications for developing effective monitoring methodologies.
Keywords: structural health monitoring; bridge; temperature; displacement; unequal exposure to sunlight; extensometers; accelerometers; sensors structural health monitoring; bridge; temperature; displacement; unequal exposure to sunlight; extensometers; accelerometers; sensors

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Rădulescu, V.M.; Rădulescu, G.M.T.; Naș, S.M.; Rădulescu, A.T.; Rădulescu, C.M. Structural Health Monitoring of Bridges under the Influence of Natural Environmental Factors and Geomatic Technologies: A Literature Review and Bibliometric Analysis. Buildings 2024, 14, 2811. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14092811

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Rădulescu VM, Rădulescu GMT, Naș SM, Rădulescu AT, Rădulescu CM. Structural Health Monitoring of Bridges under the Influence of Natural Environmental Factors and Geomatic Technologies: A Literature Review and Bibliometric Analysis. Buildings. 2024; 14(9):2811. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14092811

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Rădulescu, Virgil Mihai, Gheorghe M. T. Rădulescu, Sanda Mărioara Naș, Adrian Traian Rădulescu, and Corina M. Rădulescu. 2024. "Structural Health Monitoring of Bridges under the Influence of Natural Environmental Factors and Geomatic Technologies: A Literature Review and Bibliometric Analysis" Buildings 14, no. 9: 2811. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14092811

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