Structural monitoring
First Claim
1. A method of monitoring structures, comprising arranging sensors on the structure;
- obtaining data about the structure via the sensors;
analyzing the data to determine the presence of a reportable condition relating to the integrity of the structure; and
transmitting the data or a signal indicative of the analysis with an identification or location of the sensors and the structure to a remote monitoring facility.
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Abstract
Method and system for monitoring structures such as bridges includes arranging sensors on the structure, obtaining data via the sensors, analyzing the data to determine the presence of a non-optimal condition relating to the integrity of the structure and transmitting the data or a signal indicative of the analysis with an identification or location of the sensors and the structure to a remote monitoring facility. Transmission of the signal may be performed via satellite and/or the Internet to the monitoring facility which can schedule maintenance or repair of the structure. The monitoring facility would receive the identification or location of the structure to know where maintenance is required and the location of the sensor(s) reporting the condition which give rises to the need for maintenance and thus can accurately direct the personnel to the damaged area of the structure.
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17 Claims
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1. A method of monitoring structures, comprising
arranging sensors on the structure; -
obtaining data about the structure via the sensors;
analyzing the data to determine the presence of a reportable condition relating to the integrity of the structure; and
transmitting the data or a signal indicative of the analysis with an identification or location of the sensors and the structure to a remote monitoring facility. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A system of monitoring structures, comprising
a plurality of sensors arranged on the structure to obtain data about the structure; -
analysis means coupled to said sensors for analyzing the data to determine the presence of a condition relating to the integrity of the structure; and
communication means for transmitting the data or a signal indicative of the analysis with an identification or location of said sensors and the structure to a remote monitoring facility. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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