Monitoring of Structures and Mechanical Systems Using Virtual Visual Sensors for Video Analysis: Fundamental Concept and Proof of Feasibility

Structural health monitoring (SHM) has become a viable tool to provide owners of structures and mechanical systems with quantitative and objective data for maintenance and repair. Traditionally, discrete contact sensors such as strain gages or accelerometers have been used for SHM. However, distribu...

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Main Authors: Thomas Schumacher, Ali Shariati
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-12-01
Series:Sensors
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/13/12/16551