2. Table of Content
I. What is structural monitoring?
II. Structural Monitoring – Bridges
III. Bridge Monitoring – Solutions
IV. Structural Monitoring
3. What is structural monitoring?
Structural monitoring is a process of executing a damage detection
and characterization strategy for engineering structures such as
bridges, buildings, etc.
This takes place in the form of installing sensors that notify the
required person of a change. It includes observing the system over
time, using the data from an array of sensors to determine damage-
sensitive features, and analysing them to calculate the current health
of the structure and if it needs any change/construction. This
process is performed periodically so that we can ensure that our
structures are in good shape and ready for any sudden changes that
may occur.
4. Structural Monitoring – Bridges
When it comes to railway bridges, they have a documented and systematic manner in which they are checked and
maintained. The IBMS (Indian Bridge Management System) carries out conditional surveys and monitors all bridges on
the National Highway. With the growing numbers of bridges, safety becomes a paramount consideration.
Bridges represent a major investment for society, and the safety levels are expected to be higher than in other parts of
transport as the failure of the bridge has grim consequences in material and human life. For this reason, bridge
monitoring is an essential and integral part of having a well-functioning structure.
The IBMS monitors the condition of Indian Railways' railway bridges every year through a systematic process that
includes checking their structural integrity, traffic load bearing capacity, etc. In addition to this, there is also an annual
inspection of all rail tracks by the Indian Railways' engineers.
5. Bridge Monitoring – Solutions
Encardio Rite provides services for the long-term monitoring of
bridges and structures, as well as instruments for the monitoring
procedure. The bridge monitoring system can be used for
implementing changes that are needed during construction.
Encardio Rite makes use of comprehensive web-based
monitoring solutions for the long-term safety monitoring of
bridges. As a manufacturer of sensors, the instruments work
with complete reliability with a proven track record and long-
term performance even under harsh conditions.
6. Structural Monitoring
Encardio Rite offers public cloud-based online web data monitoring services for the safety of existing rail and road
bridges. As an important part of the Bridge Management System, the online structural monitoring instrumentation system
is a web data monitoring service (WDMS). WDMS is a web-based data management and presentation tool which is used
to receive data from the sensors with the help of the data loggers.
It helps in visualizing and analyzing the information collected by sensors under different conditions. The system provides
complete offline processing, real-time analysis, event recording, reporting and graphical visualization of bridge data.