Design and implementation of IoT-Based Structural Health Monitoring System for Suspension Bridges.

Abstract

Suspension bridges are distinctive bridge designs that make use of suspended cables and towers and are frequently seen in difficult terrain. This research project developed an IoT system to monitor the structural health of cable-supported suspension bridges in remote areas in real-time. The designed system takes into account the structural characteristics of suspension bridges and their exposure to dynamic loads and environmental factors, and data collection is done on bridge structural and environmental parameters like loading, vibration, strain, water level, humidity, soil moisture and corrosion impact by using sensors installed on key parts of the monitored bridge and collected data transmitted to a remote server. The system addresses the need for continuous and remote monitoring, detection of structural abnormalities and potential failures. The system allows to determine when maintenance and repair are needed and send out notifications to personnel in change of maintaining the bridge and this shall help to reduce the possibility of catastrophic suspension bridge breakdowns. The IoT-Based Structural Health Monitoring System for Suspension Bridges tackles the particular difficulties associated with suspension bridges located in distant areas and rugged terrains to assure their optimal operation and the project output is intended to increase the monitoring capabilities of suspension bridges and enable early interventions, which will increase their safety, reliability, and longevity