PSI - Issue 64

Qili Fang et al. / Procedia Structural Integrity 64 (2024) 565–572 Fang et al./ Structural Integrity Procedia 00 (2024) 000–000

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5. Summary The paper found that DIC is a promising non-invasive solution for monitoring masonry bridges. DIC monitoring offers full-field displacement and strain measurement without direct contact with the structure. This study compared the effectiveness of 2D and 3D DIC techniques for monitoring masonry bridges, where it was found that 2D DIC can be successfully applied for field monitoring. However, it requires the collection of data from non-planar surfaces and can suffer from the presence of substantial out-of-plane movement. In contrast, 3D DIC, although substantially more complex to set up, offers advantages for monitoring non-planar surfaces and out-of-plane movement in the field. DIC monitoring was conducted for three distinct viaducts in England, and good-quality monitoring data was obtained in all cases. An investigation of the COL viaduct confirmed that natural masonry patterns can be used to obtain accurate displacement results. This fact expands the applicability of the DIC technique to a broader range of structures, as it removes the need for optical target installation. The DIC monitoring of Mill Road viaduct showcased both 2D and 3D DIC applications for comprehensive displacement monitoring. Overall, the study highlights the potential of DIC as a reliable and effective tool for monitoring the structural health of masonry bridges and provides insights into optimising DIC monitoring protocols for field applications, improving accuracy, and mitigating environmental noise. Acknowledgements The authors would like to acknowledge Network Rail for supporting this research and Dr Andy Pullen, Research Fellow at Imperial College London, for his assistance in developing the DIC monitoring protocols used in this research. References Acikgoz, S., DeJong, M. J., Soga, K., 2018. Sensing dynamic displacements in masonry rail bridges using 2D digital image correlation. Structural Control and Health Monitoring, 25(8), 1–24. Acikgoz, S., DeJong, M. J., Kechavarzi, C., Soga, K., 2018. Dynamic response of a damaged masonry rail viaduct: Measurement and interpretation. Engineering Structures, 168, 544–558. Dhanasekar, M., Prasad, P., Dorji, J., Zahra, T., 2019. Serviceability Assessment of Masonry Arch Bridges Using Digital Image Correlation. Journal of Bridge Engineering, 24(2), 1–16. Jones, E. M., Iadicola, M. A., 2018. A good practices guide for digital image correlation. International Digital Image Correlation Society, 10, 1 110. Koltsida, I. S., Tomor, A. K., Booth, C. A., 2013. The Use of Digital Image Correlation Technique for Monitoring Masonry Arch. 7th International Conference on Arch Bridges, October 2013, 681–690. Sutton, M. A., Orteu J. J., Schreier H. W., 2009. Image Correlation for Shape, Motion and Deformation Measurements: Basic Concepts, Theory and Applications, Springer.