Structural Health Monitoring Market is gaming significant traction as Sercel launches S-lynks, structural health monitoring system

 

Structural Health Monitoring, sometimes referred to as structural assessment, is an important component of quality improvement practices in the building environment. It is concerned with the identification and measurement of quality systems in a building or structure, and the identification of any trends that could affect those systems over time. Across the globe, government organizations have started implementing stringent regulations pertaining to the sustainability of structures. Large engineering structures such as bridges, dams, and walkways require routine structural assessment, in order to ensure they are safe for use. As a result of this, the demand for SHM solutions has increased. Hence, such factors can augment growth of the structural health monitoring market. Recently, in November 2020, Sercel launched S-lynks, a structural health monitoring system.

Structural health monitoring has become an imperative part of any structure across the globe. It is critical to observe and analyze the structural integrity of any engineering structure such as bridges and buildings periodically. Over the years, structural health monitoring has witnessed technological advancements, enabling engineers to carry out detailed analyses. Recently, in April 2021, SignaGuard and QuakeLogic launched breakthrough structural health monitoring technology to analyze buildings in earthquake-prone regions such as the Himalayas. Thus, such factors can boost growth of the structural health monitoring market.

There are many benefits to real-time monitoring. One obvious benefit is the ability to quickly and efficiently identify and respond to mechanical issues and poor performance. Often, the cause of mechanical failure can be determined after one or more small problems have manifested over several years of regular use. Regardless of these advantages, there are certain factors that could potentially limit the market growth. For instance, SHM solutions are significantly expensive and require skilled personnel to operate them. Besides, a slow response to structural health monitoring in emerging economies could inhibit growth of the structural health monitoring market in the near future.

EMR sensors are typically comprised of thermistors (temperature-resistance sensors) and ultrasonic sensors (frequency-resistance sensors). These thermistors and ultrasonic sensors are designed to provide structural integrity monitors by measuring the temperature or the relative humidity of a specific area. As far as regional impact is considered, North America is registering promising signs in the structural health monitoring market. This growth can be attributed to rapidly aging infrastructure including bridges, tunnels, and buildings across the region. On the contrary, Asia Pacific is gaining significant traction due to stringent regulations and rapid infrastructural activities in the region.