公开(公告)号：US20180120192A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-03

申请号：US15566976

申请日：2016-05-26

Applicant: University of Houston System

Inventor： Gangbing Song ,  Xuan Kong ,  Siu Chun Michael Ho

IPC: G01M3/14 ,  G01M3/38 ,  G01N21/77

CPC classification number: G01M3/141 ,  G01M3/12 ,  G01M3/38 ,  G01N21/7703 ,  G01N21/774 ,  G01N2021/7723 ,  G02B6/0208 ,  G02B6/02209

Abstract: A scour monitoring system may provide a housing that is separated into multiple segments that are fluidically isolated from each other. The scour monitoring system may be position adjacent to a structure to be monitored for bridge scouring. Each of the segments may provide a water-swellable material positioned near or in contact with a fiber Bragg grating (FBG) cable. If water penetrates a segment, the water-swellable material may expand to deform the FBG cable. The wavelength of the FBG cable may be monitored periodically for changes, thereby providing moisture detection when a change in wavelength is detected.

公开(公告)号：US20140069908A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-13

申请号：US14024152

申请日：2013-09-11

Applicant: University of Houston System ,  University of Alaska Achorage

Inventor： Zhaohui Yang ,  Ting Yang ,  Gangbing Song ,  Mithun Singla ,  Christiana Chang

IPC: F24D13/02

CPC classification number: F24D13/02 ,  E01C11/265 ,  F24D13/022 ,  F24D19/1096 ,  F24D2200/08 ,  G05D23/1934 ,  H05B3/145 ,  H05B3/286 ,  H05B2203/002 ,  H05B2203/014 ,  H05B2203/026 ,  Y02B30/26

Abstract: A system and method for heating concrete structures to either prevent the build-up of freezing precipitation or eliminate freezing precipitation on a top surface of the concrete structures. The system includes a heating assembly integrally formed with a concrete structure to apply thermal energy to the top surface of the concrete structure. Optionally, the heating assembly includes heating elements formed of carbon fiber tape. Following formation of the concrete structure, the heating assembly is configured for unified movement with the concrete structure. The system optionally includes a control assembly operatively coupled to the heating assembly. The control assembly selectively powers the heating assembly and can be configured for remote operation. In use, the control assembly can be selectively activated from a remote location to power the heating assembly and heat the concrete structure.

Abstract translation: 一种用于加热混凝土结构的系统和方法，以防止凝结降水的积聚或消除混凝土结构顶表面的沉淀。 该系统包括与混凝土结构一体形成的加热组件，以将热能施加到混凝土结构的顶表面。 可选地，加热组件包括由碳纤维带形成的加热元件。 在形成混凝土结构之后，加热组件构造成与混凝土结构一体运动。 该系统可选地包括可操作地耦合到加热组件的控制组件。 控制组件选择性地为加热组件供电，并可配置为远程操作。 在使用中，可以从远程位置选择性地启动控制组件以为加热组件提供动力并加热混凝土结构。

公开(公告)号：US20230054218A1

公开(公告)日：2023-02-23

申请号：US17980185

申请日：2022-11-03

Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM

Inventor： Gangbing Song ,  Siu Chun Michael Ho ,  Devendra Patil

IPC: B08B3/12 ,  B08B17/02 ,  B63B59/04 ,  E02B17/00 ,  E02D31/06 ,  B06B1/06

Abstract: Systems and methods for the ultrasonic disruption of biofilm and algae growth on underwater structures utilize an ultrasonic actuator that produces a natural frequency in the ultrasonic range. In some embodiments, the ultrasonic actuator includes one or more piezoelectric transducers.

公开(公告)号：US20210231515A1

公开(公告)日：2021-07-29

申请号：US17051476

申请日：2019-04-24

Applicant: University of Houston System

Inventor： Gangbing Song ,  Qingzhao Kong ,  Siu Chun Michael Ho ,  Furui Wang

IPC: G01L5/24 ,  G06N5/00 ,  G06N5/04

Abstract: The systems and methods described herein are for monitoring the tightness of bolts. The systems and methods may be used with a mechanism to apply a percussive tap and with a recording or monitoring device for detecting and recording the acoustic signals that are generated by the percussive tap. The acoustic signals generated by percussive taps applied to bolts in various looseness states are analyzed and a machine learning model is developed that allows for determining bolt looseness based on the acoustic signals.

公开(公告)号：US10036560B2

公开(公告)日：2018-07-31

申请号：US15809183

申请日：2017-11-10

Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA ANCHORAGE ,  UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM

Inventor： Zhaohui Yang ,  Ting Yang ,  Gangbing Song ,  Mithun Singla ,  Christiana Chang

IPC: F24D13/02 ,  E01C11/26 ,  F24D19/10 ,  H05B3/28 ,  H05B3/14 ,  G05D23/19

CPC classification number: F24D13/02 ,  E01C11/265 ,  F24D13/022 ,  F24D19/1096 ,  F24D2200/08 ,  G05D23/1934 ,  H05B3/145 ,  H05B3/286 ,  H05B2203/002 ,  H05B2203/014 ,  H05B2203/026 ,  Y02B30/26

Abstract: A system and method for heating structures to either prevent the build-up of freezing precipitation or eliminate freezing precipitation on an exposed outer surface of the structures. The system includes a heating assembly integrally formed with a structure to apply thermal energy to the exposed outer surface of the structure. Optionally, the heating assembly includes heating elements formed of carbon fiber. The system optionally includes a control assembly operatively coupled to the heating assembly. The control assembly selectively powers the heating assembly and can be configured for remote operation. In use, the control assembly can be selectively activated from a remote location to power the heating assembly and heat the structure. Optionally, the structure is a concrete structure.