The Use of IoT Technology in Tunnel Construction Monitoring

Low-power, wireless hardware systems offer a high level of durability and adaptability, making them an excellent choice because they require less maintenance and can be modified to specific environmental conditions.

FREMONT, CA: Tunneling is one of the most dangerous geotechnical construction operations. To reduce risk to a minimum, it's critical to be able to monitor the stability of surrounding structures and underground excavations in real-time. Operators who rely on manual readings are working with outdated data and making somewhat blind decisions as a result. This represents a significant danger since prospective events are challenging to detect. Despite significant developments in instrumentation and monitoring, accidents involving workers and the general public during tunnel building projects continue to pose a considerable risk. With modern Internet of Things (IoT) technology, the level of risk can be significantly lowered.

A wireless monitoring device is one option for replacing manual readings. While the term "wireless" isn't new, working with a system based on IoT technology is. IoT monitoring relies on low-power wide-area (LPWA) networks rather than 3G or Wi-Fi, which improves data accuracy and dependability. Sensors used in construction projects, such as multi-point borehole extensometers, can be connected to wireless data nodes, which broadcast sensor data via gateways to on-site servers using IoT wireless monitoring systems. Operators can track operations in real-time as a result of this.