A method for both detecting and analyzing a change in the loading condition of a structure. A flexible substrate is employed, in which a distributed network of sensors is built. This substrate is either affixed to the surface of the structure, or built within it, so as to be able to detect propagating...http://www.google.com/patents/US7430911?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7430911 - Method of detecting and analyzing changes in the external loading conditions of a structure
