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A Systematic Review of Advanced Sensor Technologies for Non-Destructive Testing and Structural Health Monitoring

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Hassani, Sahar, Dackermann, Ulrike·2023·Sensors
DOI 10.3390/s23042204PMC PMC9965987
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This paper reviews recent advances in sensor technologies for non-destructive testing (NDT) and structural health monitoring (SHM) of civil structures. The article is motivated by the rapid developments in sensor technologies and data analytics leading to ever-advancing systems for assessing and monitoring structures. Conventional and advanced sensor technologies are systematically reviewed and evaluated in the context of providing input parameters for NDT and SHM systems and for their suitability to determine the health state of structures. The presented sensing technologies and monitoring systems are selected based on their capabilities, reliability, maturity, affordability, popularity, ease of use, resilience, and innovation. A significant focus is placed on evaluating the selected technologies and associated data analytics, highlighting limitations, advantages, and disadvantages. The paper presents sensing techniques such as fiber optics, laser vibrometry, acoustic emission, ultrasonics, thermography, drones, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), magnetostrictive sensors, and next-generation technologies.

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Figure 1 Process for selecting, researching, and analyzing relevant research papers.
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Figure 2 Number of selected and reviewed articles by year.
Figure 2 Number of selected and reviewed articles by year.CC BY · PubMed Central
Figure 3 Categories of NDT techniques.
Figure 3 Categories of NDT techniques.CC BY · PubMed Central
Figure 4 Principle of ultrasonic testing.
Figure 4 Principle of ultrasonic testing.CC BY · PubMed Central
Figure 5 Principle of ultrasonic through-transmission testing.
Figure 5 Principle of ultrasonic through-transmission testing.CC BY · PubMed Central
Figure 6 Schematic illustration of a shearography test.
Figure 6 Schematic illustration of a shearography test.CC BY · PubMed Central
Figure 7 Schematic of the measurement principles of infrared thermography testing.
Figure 7 Schematic of the measurement principles of infrared thermography testing.CC BY · PubMed Central
Figure 8 Scheme of GPR technology.
Figure 8 Scheme of GPR technology.CC BY · PubMed Central
Figure 9 Components of a general SHM system—(A) sensing and (B) data analysis.
Figure 9 Components of a general SHM system—(A) sensing and (B) data analysis.CC BY · PubMed Central
Figure 10 Influence mechanisms of EOCs on modal properties.
Figure 10 Influence mechanisms of EOCs on modal properties.CC BY · PubMed Central
Figure 11 Flowchart of model-based and data-based methods.
Figure 11 Flowchart of model-based and data-based methods.CC BY · PubMed Central
Figure 12 Composition and working principle of a typical FOS system.
Figure 12 Composition and working principle of a typical FOS system.CC BY · PubMed Central
Figure 13 Structure of FBG sensor.
Figure 13 Structure of FBG sensor.CC BY · PubMed Central
Figure 14 Accelerometer types.
Figure 14 Accelerometer types.CC BY · PubMed Central
Figure 15 Principle of the magnetostrictive sensor.
Figure 15 Principle of the magnetostrictive sensor.CC BY · PubMed Central
Figure 16 AE sensor bridging AE source and AE signal in a simple acoustic emission sensing chain.
Figure 16 AE sensor bridging AE source and AE signal in a simple acoustic emission sensing chain.CC BY · PubMed Central
Figure 17 A taxonomy of AI, ML, DL.
Figure 17 A taxonomy of AI, ML, DL.CC BY · PubMed Central

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Authors
Hassani, S., & Dackermann, U.
Affiliations
UNSW Sydney (AU)
Corresponding author
Dackermann, Ulrike
ORCID
Venue
Sensors
Publisher
MDPI AG
Published
2023-02-15
Volume
23
Issue
4
Pages
2204
ISSN
1424-8220 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.3390/s23042204
PMC
PMC9965987
OpenAlex
W4321099465
Cited by
492
References
440
Citations by year
2026: 158 · 2025: 190 · 2024: 112 · 2023: 32
FWCI
10.16
Type
journal article
Language
en
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  • Sensors (publishedVersion, cc-by)
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  • DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion, cc-by-sa)
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Engineering › Civil and Structural Engineering › Structural Health Monitoring Techniques
  • Physical Sciences › Engineering › Civil and Structural Engineering › Structural Engineering and Materials Analysis
  • Physical Sciences › Engineering › Electrical and Electronic Engineering › Advanced Fiber Optic Sensors
Keywords
non-destructive testing, structural health monitoring, civil engineering structures, sensor technology, fiber optic sensors, laser vibrometry, acoustic emission, ultrasonics, infrared thermography, unmanned aerial vehicles, MEMS sensors, magnetostrictive sensors, data analytics, structural health assessment

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