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Fig. 10.12 The concept of tensegrity bridge (Korkmaz et al. 2012 )

Fig. 10.13 Innenhafen Bridge (Hu 2010 )

comparing the degree of those electronic devices. A proposal is shown using
computer-controlled jacks to actively control the function of stay-cables
(Fig. 10.14 ). This initially solved the problem of uneven deflection when trains ran
through the railway bridge. Future intelligent bridges could soon have the capacity
of self-control, self-adjust, and even self-repair. Recent endeavors on smart
infrastructure can be found (Hoult et al. 2009 ; Michaël and Dominique 2013 ;
Spencer and Cho 2011 ; Stajano et al. 2010 ).