Measuring and testing – Specimen stress or strain – or testing by stress or strain... – In static structures
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-02
2011-08-02
Kirkland, III, Freddie (Department: 2855)
Measuring and testing
Specimen stress or strain, or testing by stress or strain...
In static structures
C073S803000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07987728
ABSTRACT:
A system for monitoring the health of a structure, e.g., a concrete wall, bridge, pillars, using a smart aggregate is disclosed. The smart aggregate includes a piezoceramic transducer(s) and associated communication links. The transducer is embedded into the structure prior to the manufacture of the structure. The disclosed system can monitor internal stresses, cracks and other physical forces in the structures during the structures' life. The system is capable of providing an early indication of the health of the structure before a failure of the structure can occur.
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Gu Haichang
Mo Yi-Lung
Song Gangbing
Kirkland, III Freddie
Strozier Robert W
The University of Houston System
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