Solutions – Infrastructure monitoring

Reduce risks with Infrastructure monitoring

The complete solution for Static SHM,
Dynamic SHM, and Geo-environmental monitoring

Our Smart SHM System

Infrastructures can gradually accumulate damage and deteriorate over time; that is why every structure needs to be monitored throughout its useful life in order to ensure an adequate level of safety.

Our Smart Structural Health Monitoring system combines wireless sensors and a cloud platform for Static SHM, Dynamic SHM, and Geo-environmental monitoring.

Enhance safety

Ensure that structures are safe thanks to 24/7 remote monitoring and alerts when thresholds are exceeded.

Improve decision-making

Easily analyze data with our user-friendly platform specifically designed for your structure.

Increase productivity

Lower costs and downtime thanks to easy sensor installation, reduced on-site visits and predictive maintenance.

Dam Security

Tilt, Deformations, Pressure, Temperature, and Vibrations

Rock Face Integrity

Deformations, Cracks, Groundwater pressure, and Seismic activity

Tunnel Structural Health

Convergence, Longitural Settlement, Deformations, and Cracks

Vibration Analysis

Frequencies, Amplitude, Velocity, Acceleration, and Dynamic Displacement

Building Stability

Tilt, Settlement, Lateral Displacement, and Foundation soil properties

Ground Conditions

Soil movement, Groundwater level, Deformations, Settlement, changes in Pore Pressure, and Soil moisture content

INFRASTRUCTURE MONITORING SOLUTIONS

Infrastructure Monitoring with Dynamic and Static Wireless IoT Sensors

The safety and reliability of dams, buildings, and tunnels depend on their structural integrity, which can be affected by various factors such as seismic activity, ground deformation, and aging. Regular monitoring of critical parameters such as deformation, stress, and crack propagation is essential for detecting early warning signs of structural damage that can compromise the safety of people and property.

Advanced technologies such as inclinometers, accelerometers, crackmeters and strain gauges can be utilized for real-time monitoring of these infrastructures, such as:

Buildings • Dams • Vertical Structures • Tunnels

Dynamic analysis

Starting from the data of multiple synchronized Accelerometers, it is possible to carry out the Operational Modal Analysis (OMA) of the dam, identifying the most significant vibration modes, monitoring the evolution of the modal parameters over time, identifying any anomalies or structural defects.

It measures acceleration and frequency in three axes, and it can be synchronised with other Accelerometers SHM for Modal Analysis. It also monitors temperature and it is wireless, plug-and-play and with a long-life battery.

Accelerometer

Vibrational analysis of dams

Monitoring the speed at which the dam vibrates helps identify changes that could indicate structural damage.

It measures triaxial vibration parameters, providing a complete analysis of the frequency and amplitude of the vibrations. It also monitors temperature and it is wireless, plug-and-play and with a long-life battery.

Vibrometer

Structural stability of the dam

Measuring the movement of the dam and its stability in response to external forces, such as water pressure or anomal activity.

It measures triaxial tilt changes, allowing it to detect movement in any direction, and it can be synchronized with the other Tiltmeters for more effective monitoring. It also monitors temperature and it is wireless, plug-and-play and with a long-life battery.

Tiltmeter

Water pressure in the ground

An increase in water pressure in the ground surrounding the dam can cause deformation of the ground itself and increase the risk of fracture or subsidence.

It is designed to make geo-environmental probes suited for LoRaWAN wireless communication, and it integrates an accelerometer-triggered acquisition mode. It also monitors temperature and it is plug-and-play and with a long-life battery.

Single Channel Node
+ Piezometer

Rock face stability

Monitor rock face stability to prevent potential landslides that could damage the dam or cause safety issues.

Single Channel Node
+ Wire Strain Gauge

Expansion of cracks and joints

Monitoring the structural joints and cracks of the dam is important to ensure that they expand and contract within acceptable limits, excluding seasonal variations.

Single Channel Node
+ Crackmeter

Ground pressure

Ground pressure monitoring can prevent long-term tunnel stability problems. If the ground pressure begins to exceed safe limits, action can be taken early to avoid more serious problems in the future.

Single Channel Node
+ Pressure Cell

Tunnel convergence

The convergence is monitored to detect any changes in the walls over time and prevent any long-term structural problems.

Tiltmeter

Longitudinal stability of the tunnel

The longitudinal slope is monitored to detect any changes in deformation caused by surrounding ground pressure, traffic loading or temperature fluctuations.

It is a sturdy aluminum bar equipped with a Wireless Tiltmeter. It is typically installed in series, with the end of one bar coinciding with the beginning of the next, until the required distance is covered.

Tilt Beam

Slope monitoring

Inclinometers allow you to monitor the inclination of the ground over time or any subsidence, in order to identify changes that could indicate a possible instability. This is particularly important in areas where there is a risk of landslides or earth movements.

Tiltmeter

Deflection of the vertical wall

The tiltmeters allow you to monitor the inclination of the building wall over time, in order to identify any changes that could indicate a possible structural instability. This is particularly important in large buildings or in areas subject to strong vibrations such as construction sites, or in areas where there is a seismic risk.

Tiltmeter

Vibrational analysis of the building

Measure building vibration in accordance with state regulations governing structural monitoring with vibration meters. They establish sampling requirements, threshold levels and other parameters.

Vibrometer

Dynamic analysis of the building

Starting from the data of multiple synchronized Accelerometers, it is possible to carry out the Operational Modal Analysis (OMA) of the building, identifying the most significant vibration modes, monitoring the evolution of the modal parameters over time, identifying any anomalies or structural defects.

Accelerometer

It measures acceleration and frequency in three axes, and it can be synchronised with other Accelerometers for Modal Analysis. It also monitors temperature and it is wireless, plug-and-play and with a long-life battery.

Crack pattern monitoring

It is important for assessing the structural stability of a building or structure. Cracks can indicate the presence of deformations or movements in the structure, which could be caused by a range of factors such as thermal expansion, structural loading, wind action, and foundation failure.

It is designed to make geo-environmental probes suited for LoRaWAN wireless communication, and it integrates an accelerometer-triggered acquisition mode. It also monitors temperature.

Single Channel Node
+ Crackmeter

It acts as an intermediary, using LoRaWAN communication to collect data measured by the sensors and transmitting them to the Cloud Platform where it can be processed, analyzed, and acted upon. The device is Outdoor IP67 and is powered by PoE; optionally it can be powered by battery, with solar panel.
The Gateway Pro is equipped with LoRa, LTE, GPS and Wi-Fi antennas. Thanks to the dual LTE antennas, increased cellular coverage is possible. The device also implements a Wi-Fi hotspot and a builtin GPS for very precise synchronization and geolocation of the product. It is a very easy to set up thanks to the automatic APN and the included PoE adapter.

Gateway

Infrastructure monitoring

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IoT DATA MANAGEMENT

Make decisions based on clear information

A single workspace to monitor and manage infrastructure project data.
Automate the processing and diagnosis of data by providing accurate and timely information about the health of a structure.

Spectrum Peak Frequency

It refers to the dominant frequency of vibrations detected by a sensor placed on a specific point of the structure. This frequency can be identified by analyzing the vibration signal recorded over time, which is decomposed into spectral components using frequency analysis techniques such as the Fourier transform.

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Modal Frequencies Tracking

Modal Frequencies Tracking is able to automatically monitor the variations of the vibrational modes over time. From the accelerometric or displacement data, it is possible to extrapolate the daily frequencies and modal shapes using the FDD (Frequency Domain Decomposition) technique.

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Pk-Pk Displacement Probability Density Function

The histogram highlights the statistical distribution of peak-to-peak displacement values, in the selected time interval. In this way, it is possible to understand which is the average displacement of the structure and which is the uncommon one. An index of dispersion of the distribution with respect to its mean value is also provided.

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Modal Frequency Clustering

Modal Frequency Clustering (MFC) displays similar modal frequency clusters in a structure.
Several statistics are provided such as the mean, standard deviation, and percentage change from the mean value of each cluster.

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The PPV (Peak Particle Velocity)

The PPV (Peak Particle Velocity) is a measure of the maximum three-dimensional vibration velocity detected by the vibrometer sensor. The PPV is measured in millimeters per second (mm/s) and provides information about the magnitude of vibrations detected on the structure. It is computed as the modulus of the vector sum of x, y and z components.

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PCPV / Frequency scatterplot

The PCPV (Peak Component Particle Velocity) / Frequency scatter plot is plotted as amplitude (in time domain) versus frequency of the dominant harmonic. Each amplitude-frequency pair is compared to the alarm threshold selected by the user to establish whether an alarm is triggered or not.

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PCPV - Peak Velocity of a point component

The PCPV (Peak velocity of a point component) is used to evaluate the dynamic response of a structure to seismic events or vibrations induced by machinery.
The PCPV is usually measured at a critical point of the structure, such as a joint or an area with high stresses.

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Geotechnical parameters

The graph shows the trend over time of data collected by any geotechnical probe connected to a communication node. The data collected by these probes typically include information about water pressure, temperature, soil deformation, and other factors affecting the stability of structures, foundations, and soil.

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Trends

This page allows you to overlap the trends of different DECK sensors, in order to be able to compare the data of different physical quantities (for example dynamic displacement and temperature) and to identify any correlations between them.

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Overlays Tool

The Overlays tool allows you to superimpose data from different sensors on the same graph, in order to be able to compare the trends of the data of the structure in different positions and therefore to visualize the variations in inclination over time.

It allows to evaluate of the distribution of deformations in the structure and to identify of any critical areas.

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Static Deflection

The Static Deflection tool allows you to evaluate the deformation of a structural element (for example a beam, a span of a bridge, etc.) under the action of a static load.
The Static Deflection tool is particularly useful for designers and engineers who need to assess the strength and safety of structures during the design phase, but it can also be used for structural monitoring during operation.

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