Sadegh Shams
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Sadegh Shams is a leading researcher in the field of structural health monitoring and nondestructive evaluation (NDE), with a specific focus on the integrity of aging bridge infrastructure. His key research areas encompass the development of advanced robotic NDE systems, magnetic flux leakage (MFL) techniques, and the assessment of corrosion in prestressed concrete structures. Shams’s major contribution is the creation of a novel, integrated robotic system for the nondestructive detection of steel corrosion in prestressed concrete bridge girders. His seminal 2020 paper, which has garnered 15 citations, details the design and validation of this magnetic-based device, which autonomously scans AASHTO-type I-girders. This work is notable for combining independent robotic mobility with sensitive MFL sensors, enabling practical, in-field inspection of critical but hard-to-reach bridge components. By automating the detection of hidden corrosion, Shams’s research directly addresses a major safety and maintenance challenge in civil infrastructure, offering a pathway to more reliable and cost-effective bridge assessments. His work stands as a significant step forward in the application of robotics to preserve the nation’s transportation assets.
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