Smart Sensors on Under Bridge Platforms for Real-Time Structural Health Monitoring

Smart Sensors on Under Bridge Platforms for Real-Time Structural Health Monitoring

The world’s infrastructure is getting older, and it’s critical to watch over bridge health. Australia has over 53,000 bridges, and the U.S. has about 600,000. Many of these bridges are past their prime, raising the risk of collapse. Can bridge monitoring...
The Role of Robotics in Platform-Assisted Bridge Maintenance

The Role of Robotics in Platform-Assisted Bridge Maintenance

Can we wait for another big bridge failure before we act? The answer is yes to new solutions like robotics under bridge platform integration. It’s changing how we check and fix our bridges.Old ways of checking bridges take too long, cost a lot, and can be...
AI Inspection Analytics: The Truth About Under-Bridge Access

AI Inspection Analytics: The Truth About Under-Bridge Access

Can advanced AI bridge inspection technologies truly replace the need for human access under bridges? As the nation’s bridges age and deteriorate, accurate and efficient inspection methods are more critical than ever.A team from Carnegie Mellon University used...
Platforms for Utility Infrastructure Under Bridges (Cables, Pipes, Sensors)

Platforms for Utility Infrastructure Under Bridges (Cables, Pipes, Sensors)

Thinking about the complex network under bridges, I wonder: How do we keep these structures safe and lasting?The utilities under bridges, like cables, pipes, and sensors, need regular maintenance to avoid failures. This ensures public safety. Ground Penetrating Radar...
Seasonal Maintenance Workflows: Adapting Platforms for Winter Conditions

Seasonal Maintenance Workflows: Adapting Platforms for Winter Conditions

As the cold winds start to blow and the days become shorter, it’s time to get ready for the winter months. But have you thought about how to keep your bridges safe and working well during this time?It’s important to adjust our maintenance workflows for...
Under Bridge Drone Launching & Retrieval: Best Practices for Combined Surveys

Under Bridge Drone Launching & Retrieval: Best Practices for Combined Surveys

Can drones change how we check and watch over bridges? The use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in bridge inspection is becoming more popular. It brings many benefits, like better safety, faster inspections, and less traffic control.The National Academies of...