Date of Graduation
5-2019
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Degree Level
Undergraduate
Department
Civil Engineering
Advisor/Mentor
Prinz, Gary
Committee Member/Reader
Fairey, Julian
Committee Member/Second Reader
Hernandez, Sarah
Abstract
This engineering design project sought to design a cheap and easy-to-use sensor to monitor seismic connection rotations in steel buildings during earthquakes by using a linear ratchet mechanism. The idea for the project goes against the mainstream of research that is seeking to develop complex digital networks for monitoring structures in earthquake regions. Whereas many modern sensor networks require high-cost, professionally maintained digital networks, an analog sensor could provide much of the same information at a fraction of the cost, allowing sensors to be more widely utilized, particularly in developing countries. This project required an iterative engineering design process to develop a sensor prototype that was tested in a controlled laboratory setting. The final design is a reliable and practical sensor that measures seismic connection rotations.
Keywords
Structural Health Monitoring, Resilience, Earthquake Engineering, Damage Investigation, Steel
Citation
Tatum, G. (2019). Development of a Mechanical Device for Measuring Connection Rotations During Seismic Loading. Civil Engineering Undergraduate Honors Theses Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/cveguht/51