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Critical infrastructure extends far beyond bridges, dams, and buildings. Assets such as tunnels, wind turbines, oil & gas platforms, reservoirs, and tall chimneys all play vital roles in modern civil society.

Each carries its unique operational and environmental challenges, but they all share the same need: continuous monitoring! 

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Overview

At Digitex Systems, our xDAS Distributed SHM platform provides a unified solution for monitoring diverse structures. Also, the xWave accelerometers capture vibrations and dynamic responses. These responses are usually a result of traffic in tunnels, wind loads on tall chimneys, or operational stresses on oil & gas platforms.

xSense displacement sensors allow precise crack and movement detection, while xStrain provides insights into material stress and load distribution. To account for external influences, xMet weather stations record environmental parameters such as wind, temperature, and rainfall.

The xAlarm device ensures that whenever thresholds are exceeded, operators receive instant alerts via SMS and digital outputs.

Because many of these assets cover large or remote areas, reliable communication is also essential. That’s why Digitex works with trusted partners to implement robust wireless communication networks. These networks guarantee seamless data transmission. This is highly effective in challenging offshore, underground, or high-altitude environments.

Challenges

Monitoring diverse structures requires tailored approaches depending on the environment and function:

  • Tunnels
    Vibrations from heavy traffic, ground settlement, or seismic activity can compromise tunnel safety. xWave accelerometers and xSense displacement monitoring provide early warnings of abnormal structural responses.
  • Wind Turbines
    Constant wind loading induces vibrations, fatigue, and stress in blades and towers. xWave captures dynamic responses, while xStrain reveals material fatigue over time.
  • Oil & Gas Platforms
    Offshore platforms face wave loads, wind forces, and operational stresses. xWave monitors vibrations, xMet records harsh weather influences, and xAlarm provides instant safety alerts during extreme events.
  • Reservoirs
    Changes in water levels create varying loads on retaining walls and embankments. xStrain and xSense track stress distribution and displacement to prevent failures.
  • Tall Chimneys
    High-rise chimneys are exposed to strong wind loads and thermal effects. xWave measures vibrations and oscillations, while xMet provides environmental data for correlation.

 

Across all these applications, the Voyager platform automates OMA in real time. On the other side, the Observer software supports advanced analysis of modal properties. 

Why Choose Digitex?

  • Versatile Monitoring Across Assets

    Our systems combine xWave accelerometers, xSense for connecting displacement sensors, xStrain for measuring stress and strain, and xMet with weather stations, adapting seamlessly to tunnels, wind turbines, oil & gas platforms, reservoirs, and tall chimneys.

  • Operational Modal Analysis (OMA)

    With Observer software and the Voyager platform, you can extract modal properties such as frequencies, damping, and mode shapes in real-time. This will help you get continuous insight into dynamic performance across diverse structures.

  • Real-Time Safety Alerts

    The xAlarm device, together with trigger mechanisms and ring buffer functionality, issues instant SMS and digital alarms. This way, it ensures that operators take immediate safety measures.

  • Reliable Communication Networks

    For large, remote, or offshore assets, Digitex deploys state-of-the-art wireless communication solutions through trusted partners, guaranteeing uninterrupted data transfer and simplified system management regardless of location.

  • Durability and Long-Term Reliability

    Designed for extreme environments, Digitex SHM systems deliver low-maintenance, rugged monitoring—equally effective in underground tunnels, offshore platforms, or high-altitude chimneys.

SHM Monitoring: Choose Your System

Distributed System

A top-notch system for instrumenting large and complex structures. All in all, a fully digital monitoring solution for every type of civil infrastructure.

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Portable System

Researchers, engineers, and contractors can now do a rapid and reliable structural health assessment with ease. 

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Software

A Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) and earthquake engineering software – a powerful suite that covers the full lifecycle of any project!

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