Review Article

A Laser-Based Noncontact Vibration Technique for Health Monitoring of Structural Cables: Background, Success, and New Developments

Table 1

List of bridges for which the laser-based vibration technique has been employed.

Cable-Stayed BridgesLocationScopeDate(s)

Second Vivekananda BridgeKolkata, IndiaStay Cable Force Measurement2016
Leonard Zakim BridgeBoston, MAStay Cable Force Measurement2015
Sunshine Skyway BridgeSt. Petersburg, FLStay Cable Force and Damping Measurement1999, 2009,2015
Dames Point BridgeJacksonville, FLTesting and Evaluation2008,’10,’12,’16
Luling BridgeLuling, LAStay Cable Force and Damping Measurement2002-2006
Queen Elizabeth IIDartford, UKStay Cable Force Measurement2008
Maumee River CrossingToledo, OHStay Cable Force Measurement2006
Varina-Enon BridgeHenrico, VAStay Cable Force Measurement1999 & 2007
C&D Canal BridgeMiddletown, DEStay Cable Force Measurement2005
Fitchburg BridgeFitchburg, MAStay Cable Force Measurement/ Construction Phase2003
Talmadge MemorialTalmadge, GAStay Cable Force Measurement2000
Cochrane BridgeMobile, ALStay Cable Force and Damping Measurement1998
Weirton-SteubenvilleWeirton, WVStay Cable Force Measurement1997
Suspension Bridges
Bosporus BridgeIstanbul, TurkeyHanger Force Measurement, Failure and Fatigue Analysis2004
Tazlina Pipeline BridgeGlennallen, AKHanger Ropes Force Measurement1999 & 2004
Tanana Bridge, AKDelta Junction, AKHanger Force Measurement2001
Carquinez BridgeVallejo, CAHanger Force Measurement/ Construction Phase2003
Paseo BridgeKansas City, MOHanger Force Measurement2002
Arch Bridges
Hart BridgeJacksonville, FLHanger Force Measurement/ Construction Phase2016
Sherman-MintonLouisville, KYNDE Testing2011
Troup HowellRochester, NYHanger Force Measurement/ Construction Phase2006 & 2007
Telegraph RoadTaylor, MIHanger Force Measurement/ Construction Phase2007
Cass Street BridgeLa Crosse, WIHanger Force Measurement/ Construction Phase2004 & 2005
Belle-Vernon BridgeBelle-Vernon, PAHanger Force Measurement/ Following Accident2003
Hoan BridgeMilwaukee, WIHanger Force Measurement /Failure Analysis2001