Development of a Monitoring System for Natural Hazard Resistant Building Using Arduino Microcontroller

International Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering

© 2025 by SSRG - IJEEE Journal

Volume 12 Issue 7

Year of Publication : 2025

Authors : Anees Abu Sneineh, Arafat A. A. Shabaneh, Wael A. Salah

10.14445/23488379/IJEEE-V12I7P108

How to Cite?

Anees Abu Sneineh, Arafat A. A. Shabaneh, Wael A. Salah, "Development of a Monitoring System for Natural Hazard Resistant Building Using Arduino Microcontroller," SSRG International Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, vol. 12,  no. 7, pp. 112-122, 2025. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488379/IJEEE-V12I7P108

Abstract:

Having a safe and reliable home has become a major concern for every homeowner, in addition to facing the challenges of safety from natural hazards that may affect buildings and cause damage to infrastructure. The most common of these hazards are floods and earthquakes. This paper presents a building management system utilizing different sensors, a microcontroller and a smartphone mobile application. A model building considers structural aspects in hazard-resistant buildings, in addition to the integration of smart home components, to achieve a high level of comfort and security. The building is integrated with gyroscope sensors for movement detection to alert from possible earthquakes, moisture sensors for detecting water level rising to alert from flooding and an MQ-5 sensor for LPG gas detection to alert from possible gas leaks. When any of the sensors had been activated due to any possible dangers, the Arduino microcontroller sent an alert message via a smartphone application to residents and local relevant authorities to take the proper action. In addition to activating the integrated visual and auditable alarm system. The suggested prototype's testing findings demonstrate that the model's damping mechanisms allow it to endure a possible earthquake. Furthermore, when the moisture sensor detects that the building is submerged in water, electric actuators raise the building. When the aforementioned dangers are identified, the alarm system is also triggered, and a notification is issued through a smartphone app.

Keywords:

Arduino, Microcontroller, Hazard, Moisture sensor, Gyroscope sensor, LPG leakage.

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