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@article{199731,
        author = {Jegatheeswaran B and Gokulnath N and Karthika G and Keerthana S and Sivanraj S},
        title = {Real Time Deformation Monitoring in Structure Using IoT},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {11},
        pages = {16111-16117},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=199731},
        abstract = {Dams are vital infrastructures that play a major role in water storage, power generation, and flood control. However, continuous exposure to hydrostatic pressure, temperature variations, and material aging can lead to internal deformation or pressure imbalances, potentially causing structural damage or failure. Traditional monitoring methods depend on manual inspections and periodic measurements, which are time-consuming, less accurate, and incapable of providing real-time alerts during emergencies. This project proposes an IoT-based real-time dam monitoring system that continuously measures deformation and internal water pressure using multiple flex (flex) sensors interfaced with a NodeMCU ESP8266 (CP2102) microcontroller. The sensor data is transmitted to the ThingSpeak IoT Cloud for continuous monitoring, visualization, and storage. When any abnormal deformation or pressure value is detected, the system automatically triggers a buzzer and email alert, ensuring early warning and timely preventive action.},
        keywords = {NodeMCU ESP8266, Thinspeak, Email alert, Early Warning},
        month = {April},
        }