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In this paper, original self-made MEMS sensor prototypes are presented and validated on the basis of preliminary laboratory tests (shaking table experiments and noise level measurements). Based on the well promising preliminary outcomes, their possible application for the dynamic identification of existing, full-scale structural assemblies is then discussed, giving evidence of their potential via comparative calculations towards past literature results, inclusive of both on-site, Experimental Modal Analysis (EMA) and Finite Element Analytical estimations (FEA). The full-scale experimental validation of MEMS accelerometers, in particular, is performed using, as a case study, the cable-stayed bridge in Pietratagliata (Italy). Dynamic results summarised in the paper demonstrate the high capability of MEMS accelerometers, with evidence of rather stable and reliable predictions, and suggest their feasibility and potential for SHM purposes.<\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.3390\/jsan7030030","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2018,7,27]],"date-time":"2018-07-27T12:20:03Z","timestamp":1532694003000},"page":"30","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/mdpi_crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":104,"title":["Prototyping and Validation of MEMS Accelerometers for Structural Health Monitoring\u2014The Case Study of the Pietratagliata Cable-Stayed Bridge"],"prefix":"10.3390","volume":"7","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0003-3875-2817","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Chiara","family":"Bedon","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Engineering and Architecture, University of Trieste, Piazzale Europa 1, 34127 Trieste, Italy"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-2873-8504","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Enrico","family":"Bergamo","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Engineering and Architecture, University of Trieste, Piazzale Europa 1, 34127 Trieste, Italy"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-7661-7811","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Matteo","family":"Izzi","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Engineering and Architecture, University of Trieste, Piazzale Europa 1, 34127 Trieste, Italy"}]},{"given":"Salvatore","family":"No\u00e8","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Engineering and Architecture, University of Trieste, Piazzale Europa 1, 34127 Trieste, Italy"}]}],"member":"1968","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2018,7,27]]},"reference":[{"key":"ref_1","unstructured":"EN 1991 (2018, July 27). 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