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MISTRAS delivers comprehensive bridge asset monitoring solutions that blend Acoustic Emission technology, vibration analysis, and data integration for enhanced resource management—ensuring extended bridge lifespans and peak structural health.
Bridges are critical components of transportation infrastructure, supporting communities and commerce by facilitating the safe and efficient movement of people and goods. To safeguard these vital assets and extend their useful life, it is essential to employ rigorous, data-driven monitoring solutions.
MISTRAS’ bridge asset monitoring solutions utilize a powerful blend of advanced sensors—ranging from Acoustic Emission (AE) technology to strain gauges and vibration detection capabilities—paired with robust data management and analytics. This integrated, holistic approach provides bridge owners and operators with the actionable insights they need to:
As traffic volumes and structural loads grow, bridges experience progressive wear that may threaten their integrity. MISTRAS’ primary objective in structural health monitoring (SHM) is to help bridge owners and operators avoid premature asset failure and unplanned downtime.
Through targeted monitoring strategies that detect wire breaks, crack initiation, fatigue, and changes in vibration or load distribution, we help preserve the service life of bridges, thereby prolonging their operational viability. By identifying subtle issues early, operators can allocate inspection and repair resources more effectively, delaying or preventing costly overhauls.
The key to effective bridge SHM lies in collecting diverse, high-fidelity data that accurately represents in-service conditions. MISTRAS’ systems capture:
Operators are able to view data collected from these sensors within a single, user-friendly portal, allowing owners and engineers to visualize current operating conditions, set custom alerts and thresholds, and view trend analyses over time. By correlating AE data with other structural and environmental readings, MISTRAS offers a complete picture of how bridges respond to changing stressors—from temperature fluctuations and daily traffic cycles to extreme weather events.
MISTRAS’ OneSource solution approach simplifies the complexities of bridge monitoring by providing a single, integrated service from installation through data analysis, inspection, and maintenance services. Rather than juggling multiple vendors or disparate software systems, bridge owners benefit from a streamlined project lifecycle, resulting in more efficient utilization of resources. When our monitoring technology detects abnormal stress levels or a wire break, MISTRAS provides an industry-leading portfolio of non-destructive testing (NDT) solutions to perform targeted inspections, in addition to maintenance services, rope access, and V-Deck suspended work platform access to reach at-height bridge components.
By incorporating AE measurements, vibration and displacement data, strain readings, and advanced analytics into a unified platform, MISTRAS empowers bridge operators with smart asset management. Early warnings of critical damage mechanisms enable prompt intervention, reducing the risk of unexpected structural failures. Detailed, real-time data also supports confident planning for scheduled inspections, retrofits, or repairs.
With decades of experience in bridge structural integrity management, MISTRAS offers engineering expertise to interpret complex datasets, identify the root causes of anomalies, and recommend the most effective maintenance strategies. This comprehensive, data-driven methodology not only enhances bridge safety but also extends the useful life of these vital assets, delivering long-term value to bridge owners, operators, and the traveling public.
