Publication Date
5-2011
Type of Culminating Activity
Thesis
Degree Title
Master of Science in Computer Engineering
Department
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Supervisory Committee Chair
Sin Ming Loo, Ph.D.
Abstract
Structural health monitoring (SHM) is an active area of research devoted to systems that can autonomously and proactively assess the structural integrity of civil structures. This thesis explores the possibility of monitoring civil structures using image template matching and low-cost embedded data acquisition. By acquiring several consecutive images of a structure, one can determine if movement in the structure has occurred. This information can be analyzed to determine long-term changes within a structure, which can then be used to proactively prioritize maintenance, reduce maintenance costs, and prevent structural failure. This will allow structures to be maintained based on objective data rather than on a schedule or the experiences of the inspectors.
Recommended Citation
Patel, Vikram Mukesh, "Monitoring Civil Infrastructure Using Image Template Matching" (2011). Boise State University Theses and Dissertations. 180.
https://scholarworks.boisestate.edu/td/180