Heritage Monument Structural Health Monitoring
Project Case Study

Heritage Monument Structural Health Monitoring

Location
Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Role
Monitoring Partner
Project Period
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A comprehensive Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) system was deployed for a historic monument to monitor structural stability, crack progression, tilt behavior, and environmental impact. The solution enables real-time data access, early risk detection, and long-term preservation planning while maintaining the architectural integrity of the heritage structure.

Project Overview

This project involved the deployment of an advanced IoT-based Structural Health Monitoring system for a 300-year-old heritage monument located in Jaipur. Due to aging masonry, environmental exposure, and increasing urban vibration loads, continuous monitoring was required to ensure long-term preservation and public safety.

Challenges

  • Aging stone masonry with visible crack formations

  • Sensitivity to drilling or invasive installations

  • Environmental impacts (temperature & humidity variation)

  • Urban vibration due to nearby traffic

  • Limited access for wired infrastructure

Solution Implemented

GeoLook designed and deployed a non-invasive wireless SHM system consisting of:

  • Crack meters installed across major fracture zones

  • High-precision tilt sensors on structural towers

  • Triaxial accelerometers for vibration monitoring

  • Environmental sensors (temperature & humidity)

  • Centralized multi-channel data logger

  • Cloud-based analytics dashboard

All sensors were integrated into a secure IoT platform with remote access and automated alert triggers.

Technology Used

  • Wireless Tilt Sensors

  • Vibrating Wire Crack Meters

  • MEMS Accelerometers

  • Multi-Channel Data Acquisition System

  • 4G/LoRa-Based Gateway

  • Web-Based Monitoring Dashboard

Results & Impact

  • Early detection of micro-tilt movement

  • Crack progression trend analysis

  • Reduction in manual inspection costs

  • Real-time alert system for abnormal vibration

  • Data-backed conservation decision support

The monitoring system now provides continuous structural performance insights and ensures proactive preservation of the monument

Client Value Delivered

  • Improved heritage asset lifespan

  • Reduced structural risk

  • Remote monitoring capability

  • Data-driven conservation planning

  • Long-term infrastructure sustainability

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