IWSHM 2013 Program


2. Mini-Forum on SHM Codes and Standards for Civil Infrastructure

Session Organizers: Helmut Wenzel , VCE (Lead); Hui Li, Harbin Institute of Technology; Branko Glisic, Princeton University; Jerome P. Lynch, University of Michigan.

Session Objectives: The application of promising SHM research to real-world operational civil infrastructure systems often fail because of a lack of standardization of SHM principles and best-practices. On the other hand, creating and implementing codes and standards is a time consuming process and not always in perfect alignment with the priorities of the research community. However, the entire SHM community spanning from researchers to end-users acknowledges the importance of codes and standards in accelerating the adoption of SHM technologies. The presentations and the panel discussion of this session will focus on: reviewing existing efforts in SHM standardization, trends in the research community aimed towards field deployment of SHM to operational structures, learning from other sectors outside of civil engineering, and facilitating a discussion aimed at creating a roadmap towards a globally harmonized approach to SHM code and standard development. How a globally coordinated approach in SHM standardization could fundamentally influence future research efforts and field applications will also be discussed in depth.

Presentations: One keynote presentation will be given to provide a detailed overview of the motivations and benefits of standardization. Second, a session of one hour (5 speakers) will highlight recent efforts towards the development of SHM methods and standards. No paper is required.

Panel Discussion: The majority of the session will be reserved for panel discussions and panel-audience interaction. Requirements for and limitations of codes and standards in practice; defining a road map, cross sector fertilization, research demand, tools and approaches. Each panelist will be given 5 minutes to present their prior work and to highlight their perspective on standardization.

Contributions: Titles and participants are tentative and will be harmonized as panelists are confirmed.


Keynote (30 minutes)

  1. H. Wenzel (VCE): Activities on Standardization of Civil SHM Methodologies in Europe

V&V/Standardization Session Presentations (10 minutes each):

  1. H. Li (Harbin Inst. Of Tech): Experiences in the Design of SHM Systems for Civil Infrastructure
  2. A. DelGrosso (U. of Genova): Current Practice in SHM in Italy
  3. B. Glisic (Princeton): Experiences in the Standardization of Fiber Optic Sensing Systems
  4. S. Thöns (BAM): SAMCO Recommendations for Dynamic Monitoring of Structures
  5. J. Lynch (U. of Michigan): Standardized Cyber-environments for SHM

Panel Participants (3 minute introduction via 1-2 slides - 1.5 hour total):
[H. Wenzel MODERATOR]

  1. D. Powell (NCSA): Open Source Software for Asset and Maintenance Management
  2. R. Veit-Egerer (VCE): Results of the CEN WS-63 on Aging of Structures
  3. B. Frankenstein (IZFP): SHM Measurements at Hot Pipes in Thermal Power Plants
  4. A. Krimotat (SC Solutions): Monitoring-based Performance Modeling of Long-Span Bridges
  5. L. Mevel (INRIA): Current Practice in SHM in France
  6. Y. Xia (HK Polytechnic): Experience of implementation of SHM in supertall buildings
  7. J. Ou (Dalian Inst. Of Tech): Design Guideline of SHM for Bridges in China
  8. J. M. Lau (HDB Singapore): Tentative