Structural health monitoring (SHM) is the process of using sensors to monitor the health of a structure, usually in real-time. The goal of SHM is to detect and diagnose structural damage or deformation so that corrective action can be taken to prevent or mitigate further damage. SHM can be used on both man-made and natural structures, such as bridges, buildings, dams, and mountainsides.
Some of the emerging trends in Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) include the use of wireless sensors, the use of distributed sensor networks, and the use of machine learning algorithms for data analysis.