Structural Damage Assessment with Cable Sensor Memory System

Abstract

A team of UMR engineers are developing a new sensor system that may help get rescue personnel to the scene rapidly. The prototype cable sensor, made from a polytetrafluoroethylene-insulated copper wire surrounded by a solder-coated steel spiral layer can be embedded in lengths of up to 100 ft. The new cable sensor is designed to "memorize" the most severe damage that occurred during a prior catastrophic event, allowing for an immediate assessment of the structure's performance and integrity.

Department(s)

Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering

Keywords and Phrases

Structural Member; Gravity Load; Prevention Volume; Uted Type; Dallas County

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

1547-7029; 1864-1245

Document Type

Article - Journal

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 2004 ASM International, All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Oct 2004

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