Mechanics-Informed Autoencoder Enables Automated Detection and Localization of Unforeseen Structural Damage

arXiv:2402.15492v1 Announce Type: new
Abstract: Structural health monitoring (SHM) is vital for ensuring the safety and longevity of structures like buildings and bridges. As the volume and scale of structures and the impact of their failure continue to grow, there is a dire need for SHM techniques that are scalable, inexpensive, operate passively without human intervention, and customized for each mechanical structure without the need for complex baseline models. We present a novel "deploy-and-forget" approach for automated detection and localization …

abstract arxiv autoencoder automated buildings cs.lg detection eess.sp failure health impact localization longevity monitoring safety scale type vital