Crespo, S. E., & Rodriguez-Paz, M. X., & Medina Hernandez, J. R., & Hernandez-Carrasco, L. H., & Sokol, M. (2023, June), A Challenge-Based Specialization Diploma on Structural Health Monitoring for Civil Engineering and Architecture Programs  Paper presented at 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Baltimore , Maryland. 10.18260/1-2--42362

\bibitem{asee_peer_42362}
  Crespo, S. E., \& Rodriguez-Paz, M. X., \& Medina Hernandez, J. R., \& Hernandez-Carrasco, L. H., \& Sokol, M. (2023, June), \emph{A Challenge-Based Specialization Diploma on Structural Health Monitoring for Civil Engineering and Architecture Programs}
  Paper presented at 2023 ASEE Annual Conference \& Exposition, Baltimore , Maryland.
  10.18260/1-2--42362

Saul E. Crespo, Miguel X. Rodriguez-Paz, Job R. Medina Hernandez, Luis Horacio Hernandez-Carrasco, and Milan Sokol.  "A Challenge-Based Specialization Diploma on Structural Health Monitoring for Civil Engineering and Architecture Programs".  2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Baltimore , Maryland, 2023, June.  ASEE Conferences, 2023.  https://peer.asee.org/42362 Internet.  30 Apr, 2024

\bibitem{asee_peer_42362}
  Saul E. Crespo, Miguel X. Rodriguez-Paz, Job R. Medina Hernandez, Luis Horacio Hernandez-Carrasco, and Milan Sokol.
  "A Challenge-Based Specialization Diploma on Structural Health Monitoring for Civil Engineering and Architecture Programs".
  \emph{2023 ASEE Annual Conference \& Exposition, Baltimore , Maryland, 2023, June}.
  ASEE Conferences, 2023.
  https://peer.asee.org/42362 Internet.  30 Apr, 2024

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title = "A Challenge-Based Specialization Diploma on Structural Health Monitoring for Civil Engineering and Architecture Programs"
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TY  - CPAPER
AB  - In this paper we present a challenge-based teaching model for a full semester of specialization in the Civil Engineering program in our University. In this minor or specialization diploma, students develop competencies associated to Structural Health Monitoring (SHM), Instrumentation and non-destructive testing of Structures. 
During a ten week period, several modules are taught to students with material about Civionics, SHM, damage detection in Structures, non-destructive techniques and Load testing of real structures. For this purpose a on campus bridge was instrumented with sensors for deformation, inclinometers, accelerometers and displacement sensors. A total of 31 students took part of the first implementation of this specialization semester from two different campus in a regional format with activities in two different locations. The instrumented bridge was tested using a designed experiment with loading tests. The data acquired during the tests was then analyzed by students and it was used to calibrate a Finite Element Model of the bridge in order to evaluate its structural health state. Six different instructors and professors participated during different modules of the semester, some in laboratory tests and others in lectures and research. The educational outcomes sought during the design of this specialization semester were achieved with very positive results that are included in detail in the paper. As an strategic industry partner, a collaboration agreement was signed with the Mexican Institute for Transportation (IMT). The participation of specialists from this Federal Institute was crucial in the motivation and teaching of some modules of this program. Some specialized equipment from IMT was also used by the students for some experimental work associated with the theoretical aspects taught on campus. The results show that the competencies level that were sought during the design of the program were positively achieved by the students. We present this work that could be use as an example of Challenge Based courses or Specialization semesters for other minors within the context of Civil Engineering or Architecture Programs. 
AU  - Saul E. Crespo
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AU  - Luis Horacio Hernandez-Carrasco
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TI  - A Challenge-Based Specialization Diploma on Structural Health Monitoring for Civil Engineering and Architecture Programs
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