Editorial Special Issue on Real-world Application of Structural Identification and Health Monitoring Methodologies

Although the importance of civil infrastructure is universally recognized, the funding to maintain the U.S. system has proven insufficient over the last several decades. As has been reported recently by ASCE, an estimated $2.2 trillion is needed to bring the country’s overall infrastructure up to good working order. While the increase in infrastructure funding that will accompany this attention is welcome, it will likely be insufficient. Owners will continue to face budget shortfalls and continue to turn to the civil engineering profession to provide them with the tools needed to inform allocation decisions for their limited resources.