Structural monitoring guide
Wireless Sensor Networks for SHM
Nodes, gateways, power management and data delivery in distributed monitoring.
Structural note: monitoring data is evidence, not a declaration of safety. Applicable codes, inspections and qualified structural engineering remain necessary for consequential decisions.
What this topic covers
Nodes, gateways, power management and data delivery in distributed monitoring.
Core monitoring ideas
Wireless nodes combine sensing, local processing, communications and power.
Radio coverage can change with structural geometry and site activity.
Packet loss and battery state should be visible so missing data is not mistaken for stable behaviour.
Interpretation limits
Sampling and storage should match the phenomenon: slow settlement and rapid vibration need different strategies.
Evidence and data quality
Analytics should surface uncertainty, missing data and sensor faults rather than hide them inside a score.
Lifecycle use
AI, machine learning and digital twins support review; they do not replace structural engineering accountability.