This project examines the potential use of PZT strips as health monitoring devices in concrete bridges. Reinforced concrete beams were dynamically tested to determine the behavior of PZT strips in conjunction with strain gauges. Results obtained from experiments were utilized to design a reinforced concrete bridge with PZT strips embedded to aid in health monitoring of the structure. It was concluded that PZT strips can be used in energy harvesting as well as monitoring of bridge health.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Bolton, Heather L.
• Sockbeson, Henry J.
• Fragachan, Jose Maria

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 06D037M

Advisor

• El-Korchi, Tahar

Year

• 2006

Date created

• 2006-01-01

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Civil Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright