IoT for Railway Bridge Monitoring
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| Coordinator | KUNGLIGA TEKNISKA HÖGSKOLAN - Institutionen för byggvetenskap |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 903 650 |
| Project duration | October 2013 - November 2015 |
| Status | Completed |
Purpose and goal
The IoTBridge project aims to develop a technical platform to monitor bridges. The platform combines different types of sensors embedded into wireless sensor networks which exchange information utilising cloud technologies. Data on the use of bridges and status of various parts will be analysed to optimise inspection intervals and maintenance to reduce the costs for upkeep and ensure safety. The project targets railway bridges as use case, but the developed platform is suitable to support various types of infrastructure.
Expected results and effects
The platform we have developed is targeting railway bridges. The benefits are: -Bridges where the traffic load is low need not to be visited as often as before -Damages can be surveyed remotely and inspections can be targeted to the development of damages -Bridges where the traffic load is high can be subjected to on-going, targeted maintenance to avoid costly emergency repairs and related delays in service or re-rerouting of traffic -Statistics on the condition of the bridge can be used to create repair plans and help the transport administrations in planning their maintenance budgets.
Planned approach and implementation
The project has followed its plan and budget. The results have been presented and disseminated at several scinentific and commercial events. Collaboration between the partners have worked well, and the exploitation opportunities are good.