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© 2024 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Notwithstanding the ProQuest Terms and Conditions, you may use this content in accordance with the terms of the License.

Abstract

Throughout their lifetimes, bridges are exposed to various forces that may lead to displacement and deformation, potentially compromising their structural integrity. Monitoring their structural integrity under environmental factors is essential for safety and maintenance under these conditions. This aspect is a fundamental component of Structural Health Monitoring (SHM). Many studies focus on Structural Health Monitoring (SHM), employing various theories, methodologies, and technologies that have advanced rapidly due to the expansion of information technology. The objective of this study is to pinpoint areas where research is lacking in the existing literature on the environmental factors that impact the displacement of bridges, along with the techniques and technology used to monitor these structures. To achieve this objective, the most critical environmental factors and technologies, particularly those that are sensor-based, have been identified through a systematic search of the most popular databases. Subsequently, the study utilized a bibliometric analysis, exploring the challenge and prospective research areas reflected in the specialized literature. The findings indicate a lack of scholarly investigation of environmental factors that influence the Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) of bridges, in particular studies regarding the effect of uneven sunlight on structures. The research provides a comprehensive understanding of the Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) of bridges and has practical implications for developing effective monitoring methodologies.

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Title
Structural Health Monitoring of Bridges under the Influence of Natural Environmental Factors and Geomatic Technologies: A Literature Review and Bibliometric Analysis
Author
Virgil Mihai Rădulescu 1   VIAFID ORCID Logo  ; Rădulescu, Gheorghe M T 1   VIAFID ORCID Logo  ; Naș, Sanda Mărioara 1 ; Rădulescu, Adrian Traian 1 ; Rădulescu, Corina M 2   VIAFID ORCID Logo 

 Faculty of Civil Engineering, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Str. Constantin Daicoviciu nr. 15, 400020 Cluj Napoca, Romania; [email protected] (V.M.R.); [email protected] (S.M.N.); [email protected] (A.T.R.) 
 Faculty of Sciences, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Str. Victoriei nr. 76, 430122 Baia-Mare, Romania; [email protected] 
First page
2811
Publication year
2024
Publication date
2024
Publisher
MDPI AG
e-ISSN
20755309
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
3110410487
Copyright
© 2024 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Notwithstanding the ProQuest Terms and Conditions, you may use this content in accordance with the terms of the License.