Structural Sensors & Measurement

Strain, displacement, tilt, vibration, fiber optics, acoustic emission, ultrasonics and remote sensing.

Measure local deformation as structures respond to load and temperature.

Track movement between structural points or relative to a reference.

Observe slow rotation or angular change in structures and foundations.

Acceleration and dynamic response as indicators of loads, stiffness and changing behaviour.

Natural frequencies, mode shapes and damping as structural-response features.

Measure or infer loads that drive structural response.

Distributed and point optical sensing for strain and temperature monitoring.

Optical wavelength shifts used to measure strain and temperature.

Detect transient elastic waves associated with active damage processes.

Use high-frequency sound to investigate thickness, interfaces or flaw-related responses.

Longer-range ultrasonic concepts for selected members and plate-like systems.

Measure crack opening, growth or movement over time.

Track environmental and material indicators associated with structural corrosion.

Use temperature data to explain thermal strain, expansion and sensor drift.

Wind, humidity, precipitation and temperature as explanatory variables.

Satellite positioning for slow or large-scale structural movement.

Remote geometry measurements for deformation, alignment and surface change.

Cameras, radar, drones and other stand-off methods for observing condition.