Revolutionary Bridge Monitoring System Ensures Safety and Longevity of Structures
The Maumee River Crossing project focused on monitoring and testing the Veterans' Glass City Skyway bridge during construction and early use. The researchers aimed to understand how the bridge behaved under different conditions and verify its design assumptions. They used advanced instrumentation and testing methods to study the bridge's unique features and stay cable vibrations. The study consisted of two phases, with the first phase focusing on initial analysis and sensor installation, and the second phase on permanent monitoring and calibration of structural models. The key findings included verifying design assumptions, establishing a baseline for structural behavior, and determining the bridge's vibration performance under different conditions.