Application of SHM

With the advancement in materials technology, SHM is becoming a desirable feature to monitor structural integrity with the aim to reduce overall life cost of the structures. Many types of structures can be potential users of SHM. Bridges, underground pipelines, civil buildings, wind turbine blades, aircraft structures, marine structures and vessels, automobile applications are the important areas to take lead in the implementation of SHM systems. SHM implementation is at various stages of development and maturity.