IoT-enhanced smart road infrastructure systems for comprehensive real-time monitoring

With the rapid advancement of Internet of Things (IoT) technology, its applications in road infrastructure have garnered attention. However, challenges persist when applying IoT to road infrastructure monitoring, including insufficient durability of front-end sensors, pavement damage due to sensor embedding, and the redundancy of a vast amount of real-time data, hindering the long-term real-time monitoring of pavements. To address these challenges, this study developed a self-powered distributed intelligent pavement monitoring system based on IoT, encompassing a sensor network, cloud platform, communication network, and power supply system. Considering the specific characteristics of slipform paving for cement concrete pavements, an integrated paving process was proposed, merging embedded sensors with pavement material structures. Through on-site engineering monitoring, the system actively collects and analyzes various data types such as system energy consumption, temperature and humidity, environmental noise, wind speed and direction, and pavement structural vibrations, providing data support for pavement design, maintenance, and vehicle-road synergy applications. Future efforts will continue to promote the application of IoT technology in digital road maintenance, traffic safety, and optimized pavement material structure design. © 2024