The Future of Our Cities: Engineers Test Resilient, Intelligent Infrastructure
Wednesday, June 14, 2017 - 13:52
in Physics & Chemistry
Engineers at the Cornell Geotechnical Lifelines Large-Scale Testing Facility tested several advanced sensors developed by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of Cambridge Centre for Smart Infrastructure and Construction. The sensors - which can collectively measure strain, temperature, movement and leakage - were installed along a 40-foot section of a hazard-resilient pipeline being tested for earthquake fault-rupture performance. The results could have huge consequences for urban planners and municipal leaders.