Structural and roof load monitoring, before it becomes critical
Snow load, heavy rain and wind loads place strain on widely spanned hall roofs. We measure the deflection of the load-bearing structure using lasers and warn automatically before an overload occurs.
- Deflection 4.1 mm
- Roof load 38 %
- Threshold not reached
Why roof monitoring
When the load on the roof becomes a hazard
Climatic influences create load situations on buildings. Especially on widely spanned roof structures, this creates a real hazard potential for people and assets.
Request a quoteHeavy snow loads
Wet snow across large areas quickly adds up to loads of several tonnes on the load-bearing structure.
Heavy rain & ponding water
If drains are blocked, water collects in hollows and loads the roof additionally and unevenly.
Storm & wind loads
Gusts and suction create changing loads that place particular strain on widely spanned roofs.
Structural fatigue
Recurring load cycles and temperature fluctuations lead to material fatigue over time.
Widely spanned roofs
Logistics, industrial and sports halls have large spans and react sensitively to overload.
Time to act
An early warning gives operators the crucial hours to clear the building or remove snow.
Simulation
Snow load traffic light with a clear threshold
See how the roof deforms under growing snow load, how the traffic light switches from green to red, and when the alarm is triggered.
Load assessment
Utilisation of the load reserve
Roof load
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Deflection
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Threshold exceeded, alarm triggered
Early warning to operator & caretaker service
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How it works
Laser-based structural monitoring
With laser-based measurement technology, you reliably assess a structure’s load capacity with regard to possible overload. Precise deflection measurements and an efficient early warning system provide confidence and, in an emergency, more time to act.
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Reference measurement
The initial condition of the roof structure is captured as a reference, the basis for every later assessment.
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Deflection measurement
The sensors measure the deformation continuously, the data is collected in a data logger.
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Threshold alerting
When defined limit states are reached, you are automatically alerted, even remotely.
Load states made visible
Visualisation of the various load states as a decision-support tool.
Readout via mobile device
Data from the data logger can be retrieved on the move and monitored remotely.
Retrofittable
The sensors are retrofittable in existing buildings and remotely queryable.
From monitoring concept to operation
Your roof monitoring, fully from one source
You get a complete solution instead of individual parts. Concept, installation, maintenance and ongoing monitoring sit with one point of contact.
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Concept
We define measuring points, relevant load cases and thresholds, tailored to the structure and its use.
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Installation
The sensors are mounted on the load-bearing structure and commissioned with a documented reference measurement.
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Maintenance and operation
Continuous measurement, well-maintained sensors and reliable evaluation over the entire service life.
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Monitoring and alerting
Round-the-clock remote monitoring with automatic alerting as soon as limit states are reached.
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Secure your hall roof
Tell us the building and span. We recommend the right sensors and get back to you promptly with a no-obligation quote.
Benedikt Seuss 
Data platform
All readings on one platform
The sensors transmit their readings wirelessly to the data platform, where they are evaluated, documented and continuously checked against your thresholds.
- AI-assisted data analysis
- User-focused reporting
- Continuous evaluation
- Warning and alarm thresholds
- Alerts by email and text message
- Remote access around the clock
- AI-assisted data analysis Condition within limits
- User-focused reporting Report ready
- Alerting Thresholds monitored
Areas of application
Typical buildings with widely spanned roofs
Wherever large roof areas take on significant loads, continuous structural monitoring provides safety.
- Logistics & warehouse halls
- Industrial halls
- Sports & ice halls
- Exhibition halls
- Stadiums
- Widely spanned roof structures
How operators secure their hall roofs
Starting situation
The operator of a widely spanned hall wants to be able to decide, with confidence, during heavy snowfall whether and when the roof needs to be cleared, instead of relying on visual inspection and gut feeling.
Implementation
Laser-based sensors are retrofitted to the load-bearing structure. Deflection is measured continuously, the data is collected in a data logger and can be retrieved remotely.
Benefit
The visualised load states serve as a decision-support tool. When limit states are reached, the system alerts automatically and provides the time needed to act.
The advantages
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Objective decision support
Whether to clear the roof or keep running is decided on measured deflection, not a glance at the roof.
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Automatic threshold alerting
The alert comes as soon as the threshold is reached, even at night and on weekends.
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Retrofittable and remotely queryable
The sensors are added to the existing load-bearing structure, and its condition can be checked remotely.
Frequently asked questions about roof monitoring
How is the roof load monitored?
When am I alerted?
Can the system be retrofitted to an existing building?
Which buildings is roof monitoring suitable for?
How can I view the readings?
Does Infrasolute also handle the concept and operation?
Project inquiry
Secure your hall roof
Tell us the building and span. We recommend the right sensors and get back to you promptly with a no-obligation quote.
+49 6742 8599600 DE +41 41 670 00 11 CH info@infrasolute.com