Monitoring system for concrete pilings and method of installation
US7637166B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 25, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 29, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2203/0664
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for tracking and monitoring data related to the manufacture, installation and/or life cycle of concrete structures, such as pilings, as well as related system components and methods for tracking, storing and accessing such data is provided. The system utilizes one or more embeddable antenna assemblies as well as sensor packages that are installed in the concrete structure form before casting. The antenna(s) provide wireless communication of the data from the structure. On board memory is also provided to store structure related data with the structure. A system for tracking a pile during driving is also provided.
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