Structural Health Monitoring Market Trends

Key Emerging Trends in the Structural Health Monitoring Market

Significant sensor developments, data analytics advancements, and an increasing focus on sustainable infrastructural development with an emphasis on safety have also driven discernable trends in structural health monitoring (SHM). One major trend is the massive integration of wireless sensor networks into structural monitoring systems. The adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies is a key driver behind recent market trends on SHM. Structural monitoring becomes holistic as sensors are IoT-enabled. Janitorial services are coming up due to big data analytics technology, which forms one notable current development in the SHM market segment; large volumes of information generated from these methods can help identify patterns or anomalies and potential problems within the structure's fabric. Furthermore, risk factors can be assessed through machine learning algorithms that can predict structural deterioration while determining optimal maintenance strategies.
On the other hand, there has been an observable trend away from focusing purely on maintaining structural integrity towards more comprehensive asset management approaches involving consideration of environmental conditions and other externalities influencing structure healthiness as one important trend in the field of SHM, wireless and remote sensing technologies have given rise to long-range monitoring systems. The inclusion of non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques in SHMsolutions is emerging as a design approach used to obtain accurate data. These NDT techniques, such as acoustic emission testing and ground penetrating radar, offer internal insights and structure damages. Combining NDT with SHM enhances the diagnosis ability of monitoring systems, thus providing a more comprehensive analysis of structural health.
The market is currently responding to an increasing number of requests from building owners who want to install SHM on existing structures in a preventative approach toward maintenance and safety. Rather than waiting for signs of deterioration, owners of aging infrastructure are now retrofitting their assets in order to increase resilience and lifespan. The emphasis on sustainability affects trends in the SHM market that relate to environmentally friendly and energy-saving monitoring solutions. Low-power sensors, sustainable materials, and energy-harvesting technologies are being deployed in SHM systems to minimize environmental impacts. This trend supports the worldwide eco-friendly construction movement and responsible use of resources.