Building Monitoring

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Advanced Structural Health & Concrete Monitoring Solutions

Applications

Building Monitoring

Buildings may be affected by various factors during their service life. Material quality and degradation, environmental conditions, load and stress, foundation issues, seismic activities, poor construction practices, chemical exposure, aging and fatigue, and biological factors are a few factors that may weaken the structural integrity of a building.

Structural health monitoring (SHM) is a process that involves periodic and continuous monitoring of buildings using advanced monitoring systems. These systems collect real-time data. This data can be analyzed to detect issues early. At Resensys, we provide an extensive range of wireless building monitoring systems and products to monitor various parameters, including cracks, deflection, vibration, leak, inclination, and snow load monitoring.

Building Monitoring Solutions Offered by Resensys

The following are a few popular building monitoring solutions offered by Resensys for structural health monitoring of buildings.

Snow Load Monitoring Using Wireless Strain Gauge SenSpot^TM: This wireless strain gauge helps monitor roof structures under snow loads. Wireless Strain Gauge SenSpot^TM detects stress and strain variations and enables real-time assessment of the impact of snow accumulation, and wind loads.
Wireless Strain gauge SenSpot™s at roof systems of the buildings for roof monitoring under snow loads
Leak Detection with SenSpot^TM Wetness Sensor: These sensors help safeguard buildings from water-related damage. They identify sources of leaks or monitor moisture levels and humidity. By offering early alerts, these sensors help building owners prevent potential deterioration due to water infiltration, mold growth, and so on.
Crack and Deflection Monitoring with SenSpot^TM: Our wireless displacement/crack meter enables real-time crack and deflection monitoring. They are used for measuring crack widths, displacement, or deformation.
Vibration Monitoring with SenSpot^TMAccelerometer: This wireless smart building monitoring solute on helps building owners map the structural integrity of a building through vibration monitoring. It can capture the vibrations induced by various factors such as construction and operational activities, environmental forces, and so on.
Roof and Wall Inclination Monitoring with Wireless Tilt Meter SenSpot^TM^:These wireless building monitoring sensors are used for monitoring wall and roof inclination. The sensor measures angular changes and deviations and ensures the structure maintains intended alignments and positioning.

Data Acquisition Systems: Resensys SeniMax™ is a high-performance, ultra-low power data collector that communicates with SenSpot™ sensors using the IEEE802.15.4 protocol. The SeniMax™ can be powered by mains or solar recharged.

Benefits of Resensys Smart Building Monitoring Systems

Resensys smart building monitoring systems are designed to enhance the safety and longevity of building structures and offer several benefits.
Wireless and Battery Operated: Resensys smart building monitoring systems are wireless and operated using batteries that can last up to 10+ years. These systems don’t require battery replacement, regular maintenance, or field calibration. Being wireless, these sensors require no wiring during installation and operation.
Easy Installation: Many of these building monitoring systems can be flange mounted on concrete structures or stuck by adhesive on steel, enabling easy installation.
Suited for Quick Testing: In addition to long-term monitoring, Resensys smart building monitoring solutions are also suited for short-term monitoring. They are easy to remove and reuse on various structures.
Ideal for Various Surfaces: Resensys building monitoring systems can be used on concrete, steel, timber, and composites.
Rugged Construction: These building monitoring solutions feature rugged, weather-proof and corrosion-resistant construction. They can operate in snow, ice, rain, high humidity, salty environment and extreme weather conditions from -40°C to +65°C or -40°F to+150°F.
Scalable System: Additional SenSpot™ sensors can be added to a project or building without incurring additional charges for the SeniMax™ gateway, monthly cloud data storage, cellular connectivity services, or SenScope™ software license.
Real-time Data for Decision Making and Immediate Alert Services: These solutions offer data visualization and data analysis services. Maintenance professionals can receive alerts through SMS or email notifications when the measurements exceed the set thresholds.
Modifiable Solution: The SenSpot™ can be easily integrated with third-party sensors and sensing elements.

Wireless Strain gauge SenSpot™s at roof systems of the buildings for roof monitoring under snow loads

Wireless Strain gauge SenSpot™s at roof systems of the buildings for roof monitoring under snow loads

Wireless Wetness SenSpot™ node for leaf type sensor to measure wetness in the vicinity of cracks and joints

Wireless Wetness SenSpot™ node for rope type sensor to measure wetness along the cracks and joints

Wireless displacement and crack meter SenSpot™ for crack and deflection monitoring

Wireless Acceleration/vibration SenSpot™ to measure floor plate vibration

Wireless tilt meter SenSpot™ Sensors on the top section of the wall and in the different locations to measure whole wall inclination and deflection of a historical building