Wireless Sensor Network-Based Systems for Monitoring a Lifting Bridge

Abstract

Assessing the health and condition of structures like bridges involves frequently using structural health monitoring (SHM). In the past, wire sensors had to be installed on bridge structures as part of the SHM process so that data could be collected and sent to a data gathering unit there. However, this study suggests switching out the conventional wire sensors with wireless ones to create a Bridge Health Monitoring System (BHMS) that is affordable, practical, and simple to install. A software translation program attached to the monitoring server is used by each wireless sensor. In a GSM LAN (Global System for Mobile Communications) environment, this monitoring server system has the ability to link and interact with other similar systems of that type. The evaluation approach provided by the BHMS is thorough, secure, and portable. © Published under licence by IOP Publishing Ltd.