ALCEDO

Every bridge, quay wall and building has a story to tell about its health. At Alcedo, we use Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) to listen to these stories and turn hidden data into clear, actionable insights. By combining advanced sensors, intelligent data analytics and hands-on experience, we help infrastructure owners understand, protect and optimize their assets. The result is future-proof infrastructure that is safer and causes minimal operational disruption.

Our SHM system continuously monitors important parameters such as deformation (strain), vibration, inclination (tilt), temperature and cracking. This gives us a real-time view of how structures respond to daily forces such as heavy traffic, temperature fluctuations and work in the environment. By collecting and analyzing data in real time, anomalies are detected early. Automatic alerts allow engineers to take quick and informed action, preventing small problems from turning into costly repairs.

Long-term Structural Monitoring and Performance Insight.
Every long-term SHM project at Alcedo begins with a detailed structural assessment to understand the condition and behavior of the infrastructure whether it is a bridge, viaduct or tunnel. Based on this assessment, we develop a customized monitoring plan with optimal sensor selection and placement. At the same time, high-resolution drone imagery is captured, providing a clear visual overview and a complete picture of the structure's performance. Once the system is active, continuous monitoring and advanced analytics detect even subtle signs of deterioration, enabling timely maintenance and extending the life of the structure.

Monitoring of Structures in the Proximity of Construction Activities.
Construction activities such as pile driving, sheet piling or earthwork cause vibrations that can affect nearby structures. Over time, these vibrations can cause cracks, subsidence or structural fatigue, especially in older or sensitive buildings. Traditional monitoring only measures external vibration levels, without showing how the structure itself responds.

At Alcedo, our SHM system goes further. A network of sensors continuously measures the actual response of the structure in real time, detecting early signs of damage before they become visible. This allows construction to continue safely-even when vibration levels exceed SBR guidelines-as long as the behavior of the structure remains within safe limits. This approach is especially valuable for sensitive or historic structures because early intervention is possible, unnecessary downtime is reduced and safety during construction is ensured.

Key Advantages of Alcedo's SHM System

• Real-time insight into structural safety
• Early detection of damage and deterioration
• Reduced risk, less downtime and lower maintenance costs
• AI-driven analytics for smart decisions
• Extended life and improved safety

Do you have a project that could benefit from smarter, data-driven monitoring? Contact Alcedo and find out how our SHM solutions can protect your structure.

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