Precision
Structural Health Sensors
Movement Monitoring
Multi-Directional Structural Movement Sensors
Precision Structural Movement Monitoring
Multi-Directional Magnetic Field Sensor – universal displacement and rotation detector within once sensor.
The MagFlux OmniSense sensor offers unparalleled six-dimensional (6D) – measurement capabilities, utilising advanced magnetic field technology and AI to detect precise positional changes and rotations between objects. With wireless data transmission and modular design, it’s ideal for monitoring cracks, structural tilting, subsidence, and bridge bearings with precision.
The detrimental impact of movement on structures
Movement can severely damage structures, compromising their integrity and safety.
bridge load bearings movement
Brick structure – Multi dimensional movement
Rail bed – Multi dimensional movement
wind turbine – excessive movement
Structural Integrity
Continuous movement, whether from external forces like atmospheric movement, seismic activity, or from internal factors like settling and forces can compromise structural integrity.
Fatigue and Wear
Repetitive movement or vibration weakens structural components over time, leading to material fatigue, stress concentrations, and eventual structural failure.
Misalignment
Movement can misalign structural elements like beams, columns, or joints, resulting in uneven loading distribution, heightened stress concentrations, and potential structural failure.
Damage to Structural Envelope
Movement can harm the structural envelope, damaging walls, roofs, and windows, leading to water infiltration, air leakage, and material deterioration, compromising the structure’s performance and longevity.
Displacement of Foundations
Movement, like soil settlement or subsidence, can displace foundations, causing uneven settling and resulting in cracks in walls, floors, and other parts of the structure.
Functional Impairment
Excessive movement can impair structural elements and systems, such as doors, windows, and mechanical or electrical systems, impacting usability, safety, and compromising structural integrity.
The importance of movement monitoring in structural health
Movement monitoring plays a crucial role in ensuring the structural health and integrity of buildings and infrastructure.
By continuously tracking various forms of movement, such as settlement and vibrations, engineers can implement proactive maintenance measures to mitigate risks and ensure long-term structural integrity. This approach allows for timely interventions and informed decisions regarding structural modifications or reinforcements, optimising maintenance strategies to enhance structural stability and resilience. Movement monitoring plays a critical role in preventing catastrophic failures and promoting safer built environments.
Toddbrook Reservoir incident, Derbyshire