Bridges Structural Health Monitoring

Buildings Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) been designed for the rapid assessment of the health of a building, and is recognized as one of the best means available to increase safety and optimize operational and maintenance activities of complex structures.

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OVERVIEW

MS Systems is a leader in bridge monitoring, with extensive expertise during the construction and operation stages of bridge lifecycle management.


Our objective is to provide actionable information, through MS Gecko’s SHM system, to ensure the longevity and safety of a bridge as well as optimizing its management.

Our expert team approaches each bridge as a unique system, and will work with you to establish a successful bridge-monitoring program to suit the specific needs of your structure.


Through implementing bridge-monitoring systems across the world, we have the experience and expertise to successfully tackle projects both big and small. We’d be happy to discuss your objectives and see how we can help with your next bridge-monitoring project.


ELEMENTS OF MS GECKO’S MONITORING SYSTEM


Structure

Sensors

Data acquisition systems

Data transfer and storage mechanism

Data management

BENEFITS

MS Gecko offers our customers a bridge monitoring system that provides instant information to quickly and precisely determine problems as they arise, helping them make an informed decision.

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Integrated solutions

MS Gecko’s Distributed Structural Health Monitoring (DSHM) approach provides our customers with a complete solution, utilizing ultra-sensitive sensors, such as: MEMS, fiber optics, etc.

2

INCREASED SAFETY

Monitor infrastructure degradation and receive warning notifications to perform preventative maintenance and ensure safety of the building’s inhabitants.

3

EXTENDED LIFETIME

Actively monitor the bridge’s elements to accurately assess the current condition of the structure and establish a maintenance plan to perform repairs as needed.

4

COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION 

Assure that the performance of your new or existing bridge meets both design and code specifications.



5

VISUALIZATION METRICS 


Gain increased knowledge and insight about the materials and environmental impacts influencing your bridge system.

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IMMEDIATE STRUCTURAL STATUS INFORMATION

Get an immediate status update about the bridge’s health, including possible damage and failures, following adverse events.

SENSORS USED

Our philosophy is simple: the sensing system needs to match the reality of its environment. Given that a point in space has six degrees of freedom (DOF), our solution has been to match this complexity with an integrated combination of sensors that can be deployed to suit each customer’s unique needs.

  • 3DOF Inclinometers
  • 4DOF Accelerometers
  • Inertial modules 6-12 DOF
  • Strain gauges
  • Humidity sensors
  • Weather station
  • Piezometers
  • FBG and Distributed Fiber Optics

WHAT MONITORING APPROACH IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

 

The MS Gecko Structural Health Monitoring system can be deployed to effectively address both continuous monitoring and portable testing needs.


Customers seeking a dynamic system to perform diagnostics on the current health of a structure will achieve their goals with the MS Gecko system.


For customers looking to collect data and provide ongoing information on the behavior and health of their structure, the MS Gecko SHM platform is ideally suited for long-term monitoring needs.

WHAT WE PROVIDE


At MS Systems we provide innovative solutions that serve our customers needs through ultra-reliable performance and long product life. We believe in providing clear information about each service we offer, and the standards we aim to achieve.

Design & Planning

Our team of experts will work closely with you during design, technology selection, and system optimization.


Installation & Commissioning

MS Systems provides service and support during and after installation, with a wide range of additional services and extended global warranties for every system we supply.


Service & Support

MS Systems provides ongoing technical support from installation, commissioning and beyond.

Real Time Monitoring

MS Systems provides a unique approach to structural health monitoring, delivering real-time data and analysis for our customers to reduce downtime by monitoring assets and notifying key members before it reaches a critical state.


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