Monitoring system for concrete pilings and method of installation
US8596136B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 9, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2032 |
Classification
- 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 an embeddable antenna assembly as well as a sensor package that are installed in the concrete structure form before casting. The antenna provides 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, and life cycle monitoring is also provided.
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