STATE-OF-THE-ART REVIEW ON STRUCTURAL SEISMIC MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT OF BUILDING STRUCTURES

Seismic monitoring of structures has been an important technology for investigating the real-world behaviors of structures and for assessing the seismic performance of structures. The fundamental components and historical development of monitoring systems are firstly introduced. Through illustrating case studies of seismic monitoring of structures around the world, the practical limitations of existing systems are discussed followingly. The relationship between seismic structural monitoring and safety assessment is revealed. The data mining technology and performance assessment methods during the long-term monitoring life of Van Nuys Hotel are summarized with key issues highlighted. The future development of monitoring, of analysis and of assessment for the engineering structures is finally presented.