Structural Health Monitoring Using Low-Cost Sensors and Wireless Networks
The advent of low-cost Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) sensors has revolutionized Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) of buildings, enabling cost-effective damage identification strategies. By leveraging wireless sensor networks and MEMS accelerometers, scalable and distributed systems for monitoring critical infrastructure are now possible. This article explores the integration of these technologies, including smartphone-based applications, to enhance infrastructure monitoring and maintenance.