Dynamic Monitoring of Structures

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Terratek provides dynamic load tests and integrity monitoring of large structures employing methods back up by over 30 years of continuous research and development by Prof A Jeary.

Measurements are carried out through the PIAS (Portable integrity assessment system) which measures natural vibrations of the structure due to wind, traffic, temperature.  There is no need of inducing vibrations, which can be expensive.

This technology was successful employed in more than sixty large structures including dams, bridges and viaducts, offshore structures, tall buildings, towers in the UK, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore and Brazil.

 

Scope of Measurements:

  • Analyse structural integrity, by checking stresses and strains in the whole structural system;
  • Detect structural damage;
  • Detect damage location;
  • Analysis of the structure under new or additional loading conditions;
  • Aging and life span.

The following types of structures can be monitored:

  • Bridges
  • Offshore structures
  • Towers
  • Dams
  • Harbour structures
  • Large foundations
  • Machine foundations

 

Terratek tests structures and foundations according to  ABNT NBR 15307 - Ensaios não destrutivos - Provas de cargas dinâmicas em grandes estruturas - Procedimento.

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