This research explores the potential of measuring structural responses of critical infrastructure assets to inform management and prioritize decisions related to maintenance, repair, and replacement (MRR). This presentation will also include results about reference-free measurement of displacements using both accelerations and contact-free measurements. Examples of bridge responses under revenue service traffic collected with this research can be used to inform bridge management decisions, including automatic/remote Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) and assessment and prognosis using wireless smart sensors (WSSs). These research demonstrates the potential of sensing technology to assist with critical infrastructure inspections and management practices. The presentation will cover future opportunities for adapting SHM and new wireless technologies towards asset management, sustainability, and resilience practices.

Dr. Fernando Moreu, PE, is an Assistant Professor in structural engineering at the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of New Mexico (UNM) at Albuquerque, NM. His research interests include structural dynamics, structural health monitoring, wireless smart sensor networks, railroad bridges, infrastructure management, real-time performance monitoring, and structures smart design, monitoring, and construction. He received his BS in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Granada in Spain and his MS and PhD degrees in structural engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. In addition, his industry experience includes ESCA Consultants, Inc. for over ten years. He is the director of the Smart Management of Infrastructure Laboratory (SMILab) at UNM (http://smilab.unm.edu/).