Structural Damage Detection Using Sensors Optimally Located

The measured data obtained from sensors in
continuous monitoring of civil structures are mainly used for modal
identification and damage detection. Therefore, when modal
identification analysis is carried out the quality in the identification of
the modes will highly influence the damage detection results. It is
also widely recognized that the usefulness of the measured data used
for modal identification and damage detection is significantly
influenced by the number and locations of sensors. The objective of
this study is the numerical implementation of two widely known
optimum sensor placement methods in beam-like structures.

• Carlos Alberto Riveros
• Edwin Fabián García
• Javier Enrique Rivero

• Optimum sensor placement
• structural damage detection
• modal identification
• beam-like structures.

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