ReStructure: A Wireless Sensor Network for Monitoring Temporary Earth Retaining Systems

Ross Wilkins, Elena Gaura, Michael Allen, John Kemp, James Brusey, Andrew J. Whittle

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    Abstract

    Temporary earth retaining structures help prevent collapse during construction excavation. To ensure that these structures are operating within design specifications, load forces on supports must be monitored. Current approaches are expensive, often manual, and difficult to integrate into predictive models. We developed a wireless strain gauge suitable for harsh construction environments along with a data collection back-end that could be integrated into online predictive models. This system has been used to monitor an underground train station construction site in Singapore for 5 months. Key challenges are to ensure valid measurements, reliable wireless communication, sufficiently long battery life, and protection against weather and incidental damage. This paper describes the system design, experiences with its deployment and lessons for future developments
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings of the 6th ACM Workshop on Real World Wireless Sensor Networks
    Place of PublicationNew York, NY, USA
    PublisherACM
    Pages37-40
    Number of pages4
    ISBN (Print)978-1-4503-3840-0
    Publication statusPublished - Jan 2016
    EventRealWSN 2015 - Seoul, Korea, Republic of
    Duration: 1 Nov 20151 Nov 2015

    Publication series

    NameRealWSN '15
    PublisherACM

    Workshop

    WorkshopRealWSN 2015
    Country/TerritoryKorea, Republic of
    CitySeoul
    Period1/11/151/11/15

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      Gaura, E. (Co-chair)

      1 Nov 2015

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      Gaura, E. (Organiser)

      1 Nov 2015

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