The collapse of a 2,000-foot transmission tower in Arkansas in 2013 sent shockwaves through the utility industry, highlighting the critical need for continuous tower monitoring systems. This disastrous failure, which occurred without warning, could have been prevented

Understanding Strain and Stress Measurements: An Engineer’s Guide to Precision Monitoring
Strain measurement represents the foundation of modern structural health monitoring, providing engineers with unprecedented insight into material behaviour under various loading conditions. By understanding the principles of strain measurement, engineers can perform more accurate structural assessments, implement

Flood Warning Systems and Real-Time Monitoring: A Smarter Approach to Mitigating Risk
Floods are one of the most devastating natural disasters, with the potential to disrupt transportation, damage infrastructure, and threaten lives. As climate events grow more frequent and intense, the need for smarter, faster, and more reliable flood

How Wireless Monitoring Sensors Help Prevent Downtime in Data Centers
In today’s hyperconnected world, data centers are the beating heart of digital infrastructure. Maintaining their continuous operation is important for businesses relying on cloud computing, online services, and digital communications. Downtime in a data center can result

How Wireless and IoT Slope Monitoring Systems Help Detect Landslides
Slope instability remains one of the most persistent threats to infrastructure, human safety, and environmental sustainability. In landslide-prone regions, traditional monitoring techniques often fall short due to their reactive nature and limitations in real-time data capture. Today,

How Wireless SHM Sensors Simplify Infrastructure Monitoring in Remote Areas?
Monitoring infrastructure in remote locations has historically been a challenging task for engineers and maintenance teams. From transportation networks to power generation facilities, remote infrastructure is essential to daily operations but often goes unnoticed until something goes

From Reactive to Predictive: Smarter Maintenance Strategies
When it comes to managing critical infrastructure and industrial assets, the stakes are high. Reactive maintenance—fixing problems after they occur—has long been the standard, but this outdated approach often results in costly downtime, emergency repairs, and compromised

The Role of Digital Twin Technology in Structural Health Monitoring (SHM)
The demand for safer and longer-lasting infrastructure has led to the adoption of digital twin technology in structural health monitoring (SHM). A digital twin is a virtual model that replicates a physical structure in real time, allowing

5 Key Indicators Your Infrastructure Needs Structural Health Monitoring (SHM)
Structural integrity is essential for the safety, functionality, and longevity of infrastructure such as bridges, buildings, and storage tanks. Over time, structures are subjected to wear and tear from environmental factors, heavy usage, and aging materials. Ignoring

How Wireless Sensors Measure Strain: Principles and Applications
Wireless sensors have transformed how we monitor the health of infrastructure, especially in measuring strain. Traditional strain measurement methods often involve wired sensors, which can be complex and prone to maintenance issues. Wireless technology offers numerous advantages