Whether it is an old residential building, a public work, or a heritage structure, any rehabilitation operation is accompanied by a certain number of structural uncertainties:
- weakened foundations,
- active or old fissures,
- load-bearing walls under stress,
- differential settlements...
Under these conditions, a simple visual inspection is no longer sufficient. The risks are real: for the safety of the teams, for the integrity of the structure, but also for the proper budget management of the site. The slightest surprise can lead to a halt in work, a revision of the execution plan, or disputes with the project owner.
To better manage these uncertainties, an increasing number of construction professionals are adopting connected structural monitoring sensors, such as those developed by Feelbat.
A key asset for securing the critical phases of the construction site
Installing sensors from the diagnostic phase or at the start of the construction site means:
- monitor the development of active cracks,
- continuously detect abnormal movements (expansion, settlement, buckling…)
- react quickly in case of threshold exceedance,
- document structural changes with continuous and timestamped data,
- protect the responsibilities of each actor through objective traceability.
The sensors then become true technical tools, as essential as the plans or the site reports.
Concrete cases on the ground
Some examples where Feelbat sensors have brought measurable gains:
Rehabilitation of a chapel: sensors installed on existing cracks to monitor their stability during underpinning work.
- Bridge instrumentation: discreet monitoring of supports with automatic alerts in case of settlement.
- Rehabilitation of a tunnel: the stabilisation of a crack has prevented heavy and costly works.
- In each case, the use of sensors has allowed for time savings, cost reductions, and a limitation of invasive interventions.
A technology designed for the realities of the construction site
The Feelbat sensors are designed for quick and robust implementation:
installation in under 5 minutes,
- without wiring or external power supply,
- automatic transmission of data via a secure web interface,
- long-lasting autonomy (from several months to several years),
- resistance to dust, moisture, and temperature variations.
They adapt to all types of construction sites, from craftsmen to large construction groups.
A strategic tool for project managers and design offices
Much more than a monitoring tool, sensors are becoming a support for decision-making. They allow for:
- justify the technical choices with reliable data,
- adapt the site phasing safely,
- prove the stabilisation of a disorder to a client or an insurer,
- automatically generate reports for audits or dispute files.
Each project is supported by our technical assistance, with the possibility of configuring customised alerts according to the criticality of the monitored areas.
They fit perfectly into a sustainable, responsible, and effective monitoring strategy.
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