Underground Garage Boppard
Implementation of a digital, sensor-based and proactive online monitoring (IoT) of cracks in a underground garage Boppard.
Monitoring of a underground garage in Boppard with the help of innovative sensors
Challenge
In 2023, critical cracks were detected in the ramp area of an underground garage in Boppard, indicating structural stress within the building. These cracks posed a significant risk to the long-term stability of the garage, particularly in areas with high traffic volume. A reliable monitoring solution was required to track the progression of the cracks and implement timely measures to ensure the stability of the structure.
Solution
To effectively monitor the cracks and respond promptly to potentially dangerous changes, a battery-powered gateway with wired displacement transducers was installed. This system enabled continuous and precise measurement of crack width changes. The gateway was specifically designed for locations without external power sources, providing an autonomous solution with a long battery life.
Our solutions for monitoring the garage
Realised goals
The installed displacement transducers recorded the widths of the critical cracks in real time and transmitted the data hourly to Infrasolute’s cloud-based platform. This platform facilitated detailed analysis of the crack movements and allowed for the setup of threshold alerts for automatic notifications. The combination of high-precision sensor technology and battery-powered connectivity ensured continuous monitoring, even in hard-to-reach areas of the underground garage.
In addition to monitoring crack widths, the system offered a function to check the battery status. A proactive alert system was set up to notify users when the battery charge dropped below 10%, allowing for timely maintenance and battery replacement.
Conclusion
The battery-powered monitoring solution for the underground garage in Boppard demonstrated how an autonomous, cloud-based technology can effectively monitor critical structural areas. Through the combination of continuous data collection, real-time data transmission, and proactive alerting, the risk of crack-related damage was minimized, and the safety of the structure was ensured. This solution proved particularly advantageous in hard-to-access or non-permanently powered areas, enabling a swift response to potential hazards. The successful implementation of this technology in Boppard highlights its potential for use in other structures to prevent long-term damage and safeguard structural integrity.
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