Winterthur, February 2024 - The next stop for condition monitoring of sensitive infrastructure: the Kistler Group is showcasing its latest solution for bridge protection and traffic safety, a comprehensive Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) portfolio, for the first time at the Intertraffic 2024 in Amsterdam from April 16 to 19. At booth 410 in hall 1, experts will also reveal the potential of digitalization through the new KiTraffic Digital platform, the most advanced and accurate Weigh In Motion system available on the market.
Overweight trucks, extreme weather, cracking, and corrosion are just a few of the factors affecting bridge infrastructure and shortening its lifespan. When structural deficiencies become too severe, drastic measures need to be taken, such as closing a bridge or imposing heavy limitations on traffic. To avoid such restricting actions and extend the life of bridges, Kistler has developed its unique Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) portfolio. The comprehensive system automatically monitors the bridge structures on a 24/7 basis, continuously measuring and tracking the actual structural resistance of the bridge and the real traffic load as reported by the integrated WIM system. This way, it detects even the smallest structural movements and vibrations as they occur and before they cause more serious damage. Structural engineers and road operators are constantly informed of the relevant data and are notified immediately via notifications and alarms.