Probability of detection, localization, and sizing: The evolution of reliability metrics in Structural Health Monitoring

F Falcetelli, N Yue, R Di Sante… - Structural Health …, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
The successful implementation of Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) systems is confined to
the capability of evaluating their performance, reliability, and durability. Although there are …

Non-destructive methods for measuring chloride ingress into concrete: State-of-the-art and future challenges

M Torres-Luque, E Bastidas-Arteaga, F Schoefs… - … and building materials, 2014 - Elsevier
Chloride ingress is one of the major causes of reinforced concrete (RC) deterioration. Free
chloride induces the corrosion of rebars, reducing the material strength, and therefore, the …

On the value of monitoring information for the structural integrity and risk management

S Thöns - Computer‐Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
This article introduces an approach and framework for the quantification of the value of
structural health monitoring (SHM) in the context of the structural risk and integrity …

Texture analysis based damage detection of ageing infrastructural elements

M O'Byrne, F Schoefs, B Ghosh… - Computer‐Aided Civil …, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
To make visual data a part of quantitative assessment for infrastructure maintenance
management, it is important to develop computer‐aided methods that demonstrate efficient …

[HTML][HTML] Pipe inspection using guided acoustic wave sensors integrated with mobile robots

J Zhang, X Niu, AJ Croxford, BW Drinkwater - NDT & E International, 2023 - Elsevier
In this paper we propose an approach to inspect pipelines that can be applied for multiple
robots or a single robot with integrated acoustical sensors with high resolution detection and …

[HTML][HTML] Reliability and effectiveness of early warning systems for natural hazards: Concept and application to debris flow warning

M Sättele, M Bründl, D Straub - Reliability Engineering & System Safety, 2015 - Elsevier
Abstract Early Warning Systems (EWS) are increasingly applied to mitigate the risks posed
by natural hazards. To compare the effect of EWS with alternative risk reduction measures …

Efficient generation of receiver operating characteristics for the evaluation of damage detection in practical structural health monitoring applications

C Liu, J Dobson, P Cawley - Proceedings of the Royal …, 2017 - royalsocietypublishing.org
Permanently installed guided wave monitoring systems are attractive for monitoring large
structures. By frequently interrogating the test structure over a long period of time, such …

Cluster analysis of acoustic emission activity within wood material: Towards a real-time monitoring of crack tip propagation

M Diakhate, E Bastidas-Arteaga, RM Pitti… - Engineering Fracture …, 2017 - Elsevier
Non-destructive monitoring of crack growth within material becomes an essential tool to
better understand cracking mechanisms of materials, and therefore to reduce failure risks …

A reliability-based approach to determine the minimum detectable damage for statistical damage detection

A Mendler, M Döhler, CE Ventura - Mechanical Systems and Signal …, 2021 - Elsevier
This paper derives a formula to determine the minimum detectable damage based on
ambient vibration data. It is a key element to analyze which damage scenarios can be …

Reliability considerations of NDT by probability of detection (POD) determination using ultrasound phased array

JH Kurz, A Jüngert, S Dugan, G Dobmann… - Engineering failure …, 2013 - Elsevier
Reliable assessment procedures are an important aspect of maintenance concepts. Non-
destructive testing (NDT) methods are an essential part of a variety of maintenance plans …