ShakeMonitor
Ensuring Safety Reliability Longevity Precision With Innovation.
ShakeMonitor - where Excellence Aligns with Precision.
Since our establishment in 1971, Weir-Jones Engineering has set the standard in tackling complex motion-detection issues, excelling not just in the development of cutting-edge technologies, but also in hands-on installation and ongoing monitoring of these systems. This turn-key approach provides a one-stop shop to clients for a complete structural integrity monitoring solution.
Our unique blend of technical innovation and unparalleled service provides our clients with a holistic, real-time approach to assess and proactively respond to structural influences from environmental disturbances, including seismic activities, ground movements, component fatigue, and gradual deterioration. Our dedication to both innovation and service excellence is the reason clients trust us with the monitoring of their most critical assets.
Our ShakeMonitor Solution
What is ShakeMonitor?
The ShakeMonitor™ Solution is a sophisticated, all-encompassing solution designed by Weir-Jones Engineering for the real-time monitoring of structural integrity (or structural health) under a variety of environmental stresses and mechanical issues, such as seismic activities, ground movements, settlement, uplift, excessive strain, corrosion, decreased bolt tension, and component fatigue.
Designed to leverage over five decades of pioneering efforts in seismic and structural integrity measurement technology, ShakeMonitor™ combines state-of-the-art sensing devices with advanced data acquisition and analytical algorithms to offer an unparalleled quantitative analysis of how structures respond to different disturbances.
How Does ShakeMonitor Work?
ShakeMonitor™ operates on the principle of advanced analytics combined with cutting-edge sensing technology. Utilizing the design drawings, a finite element model (FEM) of the structure is developed. This model serves as the foundation for a baseline structural reliability study, pinpointing deviations from normal modal shapes.
ShakeMonitor™ continuously analyses vibrational, strain, and position data to detect any anomalous responses triggered by external disturbances to offer real-time insights, predictive maintenance, and archival data for in-depth analysis. Its dual capability for both local and remote configuration allows for flexible monitoring, ensuring structural performance information is accessible to clients regardless of their location.
Why Choose ShakeMonitor?
Choosing ShakeMonitor™ means opting for a solution developed by a company with a deep-rooted history of innovation in structural and seismic monitoring. With over 80% of its components designed and manufactured in-house, ShakeMonitor™ stands as a testament to Weir-Jones Engineering’s commitment to quality and excellence. Its versatility across various structures, from nuclear and hydro power plants to bridges, communication towers, and even residential and commercial buildings, showcases its unmatched flexibility and reliability.
The system’s intrinsic design considerations—repeatability, flexibility, serviceability, and survivability—ensure that ShakeMonitor™ not only meets but exceeds the evolving needs of modern infrastructure monitoring. Whether utilized for temporary assessments or as a permanent monitoring solution, ShakeMonitor™ is engineered to provide an unmatched level of structural insight, safeguarding critical assets and lives against the unpredictable forces of nature and time.
Benefits of ShakeMonitor
High Accuracy and Repeatability
Ensures reliable monitoring through high-quality, calibrated sensors, refined over fifty years of field operation and industry leadership.
Cost-effective Monitoring
Delivers a low total cost of ownership (TCO) with a significant reduction in the need for costly post-event assessments and periodic inspections.
Survivability
Features durable enclosures designed for both indoor and outdoor use, safeguarding equipment and personnel under the harshest of conditions.
Flexibility and Serviceability
Offers versatile data acquisition and communication options, combined with component redundancy, straightforward maintenance and swift component replacement, to reduce system downtime.
Real-time Information and Early Warning
Provides immediate insights into structural integrity and structural health, enabling proactive measures to mitigate risks and potential damage.
Autonomous Operation in Remote Areas
Designed for autonomous operation in remote areas without the need for an external power. Its maintenance-free design boasts an impressive mean time between failures (MTBF) exceeding 25 years, simplifying its use and enhancing its appeal for long-term applications.
Secure Your Structures with ShakeMonitor
Unlock unparalleled structural safety with the ShakeMonitor solution from Weir-Jones Engineering. Our technology and services ensure accurate, real-time monitoring of your infrastructure, protecting assets and lives from environmental disturbances, component fatigue, and deterioration caused by operation and time.
Rely on Weir-Jones Engineering for a proven history of innovation and dependability across more than 55 countries. Reach out to us today to protect the future of your assets with ShakeMonitor – where excellence aligns with precision.