A deflection-based bridge diagnosis method (Q1036315)

Summary: By exploiting the ``correlation of deflections'' phenomena, we propose a new bridge diagnosis method. First, we introduce the notion of deflection correlation (DC) graphs and propose a method for building a DC graph. Second, we present a new algorithm for locating the abnormal cliques. Finally, we demonstrate the potential utility of the new method by applying it to the simulated diagnosis of a real-life bridge.