Performance updating of concrete bridges using proactive health monitoring methods

Uncertainties associated with modelling of deteriorating bridges strongly affect management decisions, such as inspection, maintenance and repair actions. These uncertainties can be reduced by the effective use of health monitoring systems, through which information regarding in situ performance can be incorporated in the management of bridges.The objectives of this paper are twofold; first, an improved chloride induced deterioration model for concrete bridges is proposed that can quantify degradation in performance soon after chlorides are deposited on the bridge, rather than when initiation of corrosion at the reinforcement level takes place. As a result, the implications of introducing proactive health monitoring can be assessed using probabilistic durability criteria. Thus, the second objective of the paper is to present a methodology for performance updating of deteriorating concrete bridges fitted with a proactive health monitoring system.This methodology is illustrated via a simple example of a typical bridge element, such as a beam or a part of a slab. The results highlight the benefits from introducing ‘smart’ technology in managing bridges subject to deterioration, and quantify the reduction in uncertainties and their subsequent effect on predictions of future bridge performance.     

A review of modeling approaches for oriented semi-crystalline polymers

Modeling changes in the physical properties of oriented semi-crystalline polymer films is beneficial for understanding the fundamentals associated with structure property relationships and could be used for developing new polymer films with significantly enhanced physical properties. Relating the molecular changes observed in oriented polymer films to inherent polymer characteristics provides valuable insight for the development of new polymers which exhibit enhanced physical properties upon orientation. Modeling efforts will be reviewed that have attempted to use fiber composite theory to explain the transitions seen during the orientation process.     

Phase I IASC-ASCE Structural Health Monitoring Benchmark Problem Using Simulated Data

Structural health monitoring (SHM) is a promising field with widespread application in civil engineering. Structural health monitoring has the potential to make structures safer by observing both long-term structural changes and immediate postdisaster damage. However, the many SHM studies in the literature apply different monitoring methods to different structures, making side-by-side comparison of the methods difficult. This paper details the first phase in a benchmark SHM problem organized under the auspices of the IASC–ASCE Structural Health Monitoring Task Group. The scale-model structure adopted for use in this benchmark problem is described. Then, two analytical models based on the structure—one a 12 degree of freedom (DOF) shear-building model, the other a 120-DOF model, both finite element based—are given. The damage patterns to be identified are listed as well as the types and number of sensors, magnitude of sensor noise, and so forth. MATLAB computer codes to generate the response data for the various cases are explained. The codes, as well as details of the ongoing Task Group activities, are available on the Task Group web site at 〈http://wusceel.cive.wustl.edu/asce.shm/〉.     

基于组态思想的压缩机组网络工况监测与远程诊断系统开发

提出一种新型的基于组态化思想的压缩机组网络工况监测与远程故障诊断系统。该系统以组态化网络监视与诊断系统管理平台的Web服务器为核心，加上多台工控机和普通计算机组成。用户在远程的浏览器上方便地控制和管理现场工控机，组建网络在线实时监视子系统、数据分析了系统和远程诊断子系统。论述系统的总体方案，现场监视子系统、数据传输管理软件、网络监视与诊断子系统以及系统管理平台的设计，阐述系统组态构建过程、最后给出系统在现场实际应用的例子。     

"定性结构力学"的内容体系及其在工程中的应用

在教学实践的基础上,结合工程实践,介绍了定性结构力学的内容体系,包括概念设计、计算模型的建立和简化、估算判断和计算结果的定性分析.并通过工程案例说明定性结构力学的重要意义.     

热网监控系统GPRS通讯终端的设计与实现

针对 GPRS 热网监控系统通讯终端常采用"主-从"轮询通信方式单一的缺点,通过优化故障报警上传通信机制,实现了一种"主-从"与"从-主"有机结合的双向通信系统,不仅大大提高了运行速度,还提高了系统的可靠性。通讯终端采用高性能的32位 ARM 处理器,以嵌入式实时操作系统为核心,使用专用的 GPRS 模块 MC39i 实现换热站与调度中心之间的数据通信。阐述了系统的设计思路和终端软、硬件的设计结构,重点介绍了从-主通信方式—故障报警的设计方法。     

电力企业VPN管控系统体系结构设计

虚拟专用网络不仅具备低成本、良好的网络支持等特点,还具备租用专线的安全性优势,已广泛应用于拥有分支机构的大型企业.虚拟专用网络的管理已成为企业IT管理人员不得不认真面对的问题.文章在基于策略的网络管理、移动Agent等网络管理技术的基础上,提出了VPN管控系统架构.该架构能统一地管理包括VPN设备在内的网络设备,结合设备状态信息和预定义的管理策略,动态地实现全网管控,有效地帮助企业IT管理人员监控和管理企业VPN网络,优化网络资源的使用,减少维护工作的时间.     

互联网远程视频监控系统传输与控制分析

简述了远程监控系统的发展和技术要求,并基于目前流行的H.264编码格式和RTP协议探讨了远程监控的网络管理模块的视频传输与控制设计思路和方案.     

机械故障诊断模拟实验系统的研制——监测系统的软件设计

故障诊断对于现代化大型机械的正常运转及经济效益有着极为重要的作用。为了方便机械故障诊断方面的科研实验,并辅助学院本科生及硕士的教学工作,培养学生综合实验的能力,研制了本旋转机械系统故障诊断的模拟系统。论文介绍了该系统监测部分软件的功能模块、设计原则、人机交互界面以及容错设计等,既可用于科研,也可用于教学实验。     

加劲压力钢管结构优化设计

提出了改进加劲压力钢管设计的新思想,建立了加劲压力钢管结构优化设计的数学模型,介绍了约束非线性混合离散变量最优化方法的基本原理及其工程应用,研制了加劲压力钢管结构优化设计通用程序（ＯＳＤＰＲ）。结合工程实例,对加劲压力钢管进行优化设计,经济效益显著。