Case Studies

The determination of building data to estimate the risks and costs is becoming increasingly important—not only to developers, planners, and builders, but to property owners as well. Many customers are becoming more sustainability and durability-conscious. This places greater pressure on developers to invest in emerging technologies to drive efficiencies that boost profits and structural safety. Despite our technology’s recent introduction to the US, we have a catalog of case studies to demonstrate the efficacy and value.

Enhancing Structural Integrity at Aman Resort, Miami

Aman Resort in Surfside, Miami, FL, is undergoing a remarkable restoration and new build project that blends historical preservation with modern luxury. This ambitious development incorporates the preserved facades of a historic villa on the north, west, and south sides, integrating them into a new luxury hotel. The project includes two below-ground floors made of reinforced concrete and fifteen above-ground floors constructed with post-tensioned slabs.

To monitor and protect this architectural vision for the next 80 years, we’ve installed a state-of-the-art Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) system specifically designed to withstand Miami’s coastal climate. This advanced system includes a network of humidity and corrosion sensors embedded within the concrete structure, which continuously collect data on key factors like moisture and corrosion levels. These readings are transmitted to a secure cloud network, allowing for real-time monitoring and providing an essential layer of protection against the risks of long-term structural deterioration caused by humidity, chloride ions, and saltwater exposure.

Our SHM technology is versatile and adaptable to various types of structures—from heritage sites to modern builds—ensuring enhanced durability and longevity. This collaboration with Aman Resort represents a shared commitment to innovative, forward-thinking building management that preserves Miami’s architectural legacy while promoting sustainable, resilient development for the future.

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Monitoring and assessments of structures

New technology allows real-time rapid assessment of a building’s state of health. The prerequisite for an assessment of a building substance is monitoring systems that are very durable and provide simple but reliable information about the most important structural parameters. In addition, extreme demands are placed on the installation of the monitoring systems and their modifiability to complicated construction situations.

Important parameters for the assessment of the building substance: