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Development of a Smart
Building Monitoring System

Advances in sensor technology and computing are reshaping how we monitor the health and behavior of modern structures. In this featured study, the team explores the development of a Smart Building Monitoring System that integrates both Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) and Structural Dynamics Monitoring (SDM) to enhance safety, efficiency, and research potential in built environments.

At the Ashraf Islam Engineering Building (AIEB) on the campus of Tennessee Technological University, SDM systems—including accelerometers and strain gages—were embedded during construction to enable real-time measurement of both human-induced vibrations (like footsteps) and large-scale events such as seismic activity.

Key Learning Points:

• SHM vs. SDM: SHM focuses on detecting long-term structural damage, while SDM captures real-time responses to external forces and human activity.
  
• Applications Beyond Safety: These monitoring systems can support occupant tracking, fall detection, and energy management, making buildings smarter and more responsive.
  
• Research Insights: The system at AIEB contributes to studies on wave propagation in complex structures and the fusion of strain and acceleration data for seismic analysis.
  
  Download the full study to learn how smart sensing technologies are shaping the future of intelligent infrastructure and occupant-aware building design.
  
  

Company Profile

PCB Piezotronics is a leading manufacturer of precision sensors used for dynamic pressure, force, vibration, and acoustic measurements. Their products are widely used in test, measurement, monitoring, and control applications across industries such as aerospace, automotive, industrial manufacturing, and civil engineering. PCB is known for its Total Customer Satisfaction policy, in-house calibration, and U.S.-based manufacturing, delivering reliable sensor solutions for both laboratory and field use.

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