Structural Health Monitoring Specialists, SHMS, is now ESTRUCTURA
Estructura with the GeoSIG system is not here to replace Structural Engineers. This is what an EKG or MRI is for the Healthcare Industry, tools that provide them with accurate data so they can do their technical analysis. We want to be very clear that we are here to help them do their jobs and not to take away their work. We are assisting them with equipment and software that will make their lives easier and with greater accuracy. This is a work tool that is being used and promoted by the United States Corps of Engineers and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Now bringing the renowned Swiss technology to North America, ESTRUCTURA offers through its Structural Health Monitoring System, the same quality and precision, soon to be manufactured in the USA.
Structural
Monitoring
Uses various sensors to detect performance issues and verify structural behavior.
Commercial / Residential Buildings
Detects differential settlement and alerts management or residents for immediate evacuation if necessary. Quickly assess structural viability after natural or manmade disasters.
Infrastructure
Applications
ESTRUCTURA has potential applications across various infrastructure projects, including dams, bridges, railways, and power plants.
Earthquake Early
Warning
Our Earthquake Early Warning (EEW) solution provides crucial seconds to mitigate the impacts of seismic events.
International Reach &
Vast Experience
7
Continents
60+
Countries
30+
Years of Experience
Reduce risks.
Lower costs.
Avoid disasters.
Estructura is now delivering this Modern Monitoring System to The Americas and The Caribbean as a Platinum Partner of GeoSIG, a long-established and world renown earthquake, seismic, structural, dynamic, and static monitoring and measuring solutions manufacturer and development corporation located in Switzerland, with patent ownership and multiple partners around the world for over 30 years. Please refer to geosig.com for important case studies and equipment technical information.
Timely Notification and Response:
- Audio and Visual Alarms and notifications for occupants/residents and management.
- SHMS technology enhances BMS by immediately identifying and verifying in real time the structural behavior of the building better addressing Emergency Evacuations.
- SAVING LIVES
Reduce Maintenance Repair Cost:
- SHMS lowers maintenance cost and extends the life of the structure itself.
- High cost of False Evacuations is a critical element of any business continuity and resiliency program.
- SHMS Identifies early repairs allowing for a predictive maintenance program versus the traditional preventive/reactive maintenance program.
Inexpensive Capital Expenditure:
- SHMS is a tool which significantly lowers cost compared to the cost of the assets such as: building, bridge, dam, power plant, stadium, arenas and schools by eliminating expensive structural studies.
Win/Win Potential Discounted Insurance Premiums and Claims:
- Government agencies such as FEMA and USACE recognize SHMS as a preventive advanced safety technology of the building.
Sustainability & Resiliency
- SHMS is a tool that helps certify sustainable and resilient structures to reduce risks, avoid disasters and SAVE LIVES.
Reactive Maintenance
Preventive Maintenance
Prescriptive Maintenance
Reactive vs. Preventive vs. Prescriptive Maintenance
Poor maintenance strategies can reduce a structure’s life span and possibly create a life hazard if not attended in time. Most inspections are visual and do not consider any internal damages if no visual signs are present. Maintenance strategies fall into one of three categories, each with its own challenges and benefits:
Reactive Maintenance
only after any damage is visible and obvious or at a point of failure.
any organization and may lead to a dangerous situation.
Preventive Maintenance
guarantee that the structure is safe and that there is no internal
unseen damage.
Prescriptive Maintenance
System (SHM), similar to having an EKG machine put on your body to listen to what is going on internally.
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FAQs
No, our structural engineers can conduct a field study to determine thresholds and instrument locations.
No, alarm conditions can be customized for easy understanding by all occupants.
No, we can customize your system to notify individuals via email of any events.
Yes, major carriers offer 15-25% discounts, and we assist with documentation.
The system self-calibrates and will notify you if service is required.
Yes, with a 6-8 hour life, recommended replacement every 2 years.
Predictive maintenance is more cost-effective, using data to preempt issues before they cause damage.