Skip to main content

Augmented Reality Tools for Structural Health Monitoring Applications

  • Chapter
  • First Online:
Applications in Electronics Pervading Industry, Environment and Society

Part of the book series: Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering ((LNEE,volume 351))

Abstract

A novel Augmented Reality (AR) tool for structural health monitoring is illustrated in this work. It provides maintenance operators with the results of an impact detection methodology. It interacts with an eyepiece allowing the inspector to see the estimated impact position on the structure. Electric signals are collected by a network of piezosensors bonded on the structure to be monitored. Dispersive propagation compensation is performed to improve estimation robustness. Hyperbolic beamforming is exploited to locate the impact. Real-time impact data are finally fed to the AR eyepiece. The proposed approach is tested on a Cessna 150 engine cowling. Experimental results confirm the feasibility of the method and its exploitability in maintenance practice.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this chapter

Chapter
USD 29.95
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
eBook
USD 84.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as EPUB and PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Softcover Book
USD 109.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book
USD 109.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout

Purchases are for personal use only

Institutional subscriptions

References

  1. Kundu, T., Das, S., Jata, K.V.: Detection of the point of impact on a stiffened plate by the acoustic emission technique. Smart Mater. Struct. 18(3), 035006 (2009)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  2. Perelli, A., De Marchi, L., Marzani, A., Speciale, N.: Acoustic emission localization in plates with dispersion and reverberations using sparse pzt sensors in passive mode. Smart Mater. Struct. 21(2), 025010 (2012)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  3. Wang, X., Kim, M. J., Love, P.E., Kang, S.C.: Augmented reality in built environment: classification and implications for future research. Autom. Constr. 32, 1–13 (2013)

    Google Scholar 

  4. Liverani, A., Ceruti, A., Caligiana, G.: Tablet-based 3d sketching and curve reverse modelling. Int. J. Comput. Aided Eng. Technol. 5(2–3), 188–215 (2013)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  5. Chi, H.L., Kang, S.C., Wang, X.: Research trends and opportunities of augmented reality applications in architecture, engineering, and construction. Autom. Constr. 33, 116–122 (2013)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  6. Debernardis, S., Fiorentino, M., Gattullo, M., Monno, G., Uva, A.E.: Text readability in head-worn displays: Color and style optimization in video vs. optical see-through devices. IEEE Trans. Vis. Comput. Graphics 20(1), 125–139 (2014)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  7. http://www.hitl.washington.edu/artoolkit/

  8. http://www.vuzix.com/augmented-reality/products_star1200.html

  9. Bocchini, P., Marzani, A., Viola, E.: Graphical user interface for guided acoustic waves. J. Comput. Civil Eng. 25(3), 202–210 (2011)

    Article  Google Scholar 

Download references

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

Authors

Corresponding author

Correspondence to L. De Marchi .

Editor information

Editors and Affiliations

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

Copyright information

© 2016 Springer International Publishing Switzerland

About this chapter

Cite this chapter

De Marchi, L., Ceruti, A., Testoni, N., Marzani, A., Liverani, A. (2016). Augmented Reality Tools for Structural Health Monitoring Applications. In: De Gloria, A. (eds) Applications in Electronics Pervading Industry, Environment and Society. Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, vol 351. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-20227-3_15

Download citation

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-20227-3_15

  • Published:

  • Publisher Name: Springer, Cham

  • Print ISBN: 978-3-319-20226-6

  • Online ISBN: 978-3-319-20227-3

  • eBook Packages: EngineeringEngineering (R0)

Publish with us

Policies and ethics