Infrastructure Monitoring Data Management

The primary objective of this project is to advance the development of a structural health monitoring system (SHMS) for the Cut River Bridge. The scope includes performing an analysis from the fiber optic strain gauge readings and making recommendations for any future application of a SHMS in Michigan. Additionally, the recorded data from the fiber optic strain gauges and weigh-in-motion (WIM) station were used to calibrate a 3D finite element model. The finite element model will enhance assessment of the remaining structural members that are not equipped with fiber optic strain gauges. Specifically for the Cut River Bridge, recommendations have been made for coordinating the SHMS with Michigan Departments of Transportation's (MDOT’s) Data Use Analysis Processing (DUAP) project. The analysis and recommendations will be focused on meeting MDOT’s connected technologies initiatives and core goals of safety, mobility, planning, and asset management.