Brief Description of the Project

The INODIN project focuses on developing the application potential of research organizations (ÚTAM, ČVUT, ÚGN, VUT, CeTTAV) by establishing and strengthening collaboration with entities from the application sphere (EXCON, STATOTEST, DIAMO, SKANSKA). The theme of this four-year project is the diagnostics, monitoring, and modeling of engineering infrastructure, which is indispensable to our civilization and has a significant impact on the living and social environment.

Project Objectives

The objectives of the INODIN project represent key steps in the fields of diagnostics, monitoring, digitalization, material and structural analysis using computational models. These objectives are designed to strengthen cooperation between research organizations and the application sphere while responding to current challenges in the field of material and engineering infrastructure monitoring and diagnostics in construction.

C1: Establishing and strengthening collaboration with the application sphere

C2: Study of material degradation and multi-level diagnostics

C3: Research on intelligent sensors and non-invasive techniques for structural monitoring

C4: Long-term monitoring of structures from the construction phase

C5: Development of digitalization

C6: Utilization of artificial intelligence

C7: Engineering measures for structural sustainability

C8: Data utilization for managerial decision-making

C9: Engagement of target users

C10: Preparation and submission of project applications

Expected Results

Greater involvement of research organizations in both short-term and long-term monitoring of structures and materials

Detailed analysis of material microstructure for estimating residual lifespan using sophisticated laboratory methods

Research on new low-emission materials with low embedded energy, higher durability, and the use of recycled materials

Reduction of construction waste, embedded energy, and environmental impacts through the extension of structural lifespan

Research and development of non-invasive techniques and specialized equipment for monitoring engineering structures, ensuring reliability, intervention, preventive maintenance, and controlled aging processes

Design of monitoring systems in the construction documentation phase (DPS) for new engineering infrastructure

Creation of digital twins and numerical models already in the project phase with uncertainty quantification and determination of critical locations for monitoring

More detailed analysis of cable anchoring zones and the design of vibration dampers for building structures

Improvement of intersectoral cooperation on both national and international levels through the establishment and deepening of collaborations, co-authorship of publications, conference participation, submission of international projects, and active participation in scientific networks and committees

Creation of an inspiring and high-quality work environment for doctoral students and young researchers

Enhancement of the research potential of research institutions through modernization of infrastructure and equipment

Knowledge transfer and student education through lectures, elective seminars, thesis consultations, and mandatory internships in companies

The project plans to produce 55 peer-reviewed articles, 37 conference contributions, 38 non-publication results, and additional outputs.

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