Empowering Instrument Monitoring and Data Visualization in Construction Projects

In construction projects worldwide, the monitoring of instruments plays a vital role in safeguarding the works and its surroundings. This importance is particularly amplified in tunnelling projects.

Manual and real-time measurement of instruments at various points in and around tunnels provide valuable data on displacements, strains, pressures, loads, temperatures, and flows. Hundreds of sensors on the machines capture information on applied pressures, forces, and ground reactions. To interpret this sensor data accurately, it must be analyzed within the context of a comprehensive ground model constructed from borehole and probe hole data. As machine behavior, spoil observations, and face mapping reveal new insights, the ground model can be regularly updated, enhancing its reliability.

Maxwell GeoSystems' acclaimed cloud-based MissionOS system empowers project engineers to monitor instrument performance during the construction phase. MissionOS combines this instrument data with machine parameters and correlates it with an evolving ground model. The system pulls, processes, and integrates data in real time, presenting it on dynamic dashboards and displays, transforming the way information is shared and visualized.

Operating in a tunnel without live reference to the ground model or monitoring is akin to driving a car with headlights off and lacking navigational aids. “MissionOS provides a brighter set of headlights to give a clear vision of what lies ahead.” Leveraging active feedback, users can assess whether they are tunnelling within predicted bounds and make necessary adjustments to their processes.

MissionOS employs machine learning to guide users towards the most effective settings to apply. Its highly configurable, user-friendly interface can be tailored to deliver real-time project data to key stakeholders, enabling them to make timely management decisions and mitigate risks.

In the event of potential problems, MissionOS can be customized to automatically send alerts and alarms to system users via SMS messaging and email notifications, ensuring all relevant parties are kept informed throughout the project phases. By implementing and utilizing software like MissionOS, a high level of oversight is ensured, and safety, quality, and transparent communication are also guaranteed. This breaks down traditional siloed working practices and digitizes data collection and sharing.

To discover more about the capabilities of MissionOS and how it brings data to life, visit https://www.maxwellgeosystems.com/news/instrumentation-monitoring