This technology is an optical sensing system that detects minor physical changes in building materials that result in structural breaches and leaks.
Current methods to monitor property damage include alert systems to detect emergent breaches. However, seemingly minor and undetected structural deterioration of homes and businesses can lead to events such as leaks that may result in extensive property damage. Therefore, implementation of a system that allows for continuous monitoring would provide a tremendous benefit by enabling property owners to make proactive restorations before serious infrastructural failure could occur. There are currently no methods for continuous monitoring and surveillance of properties for minor structural changes.
This integrated optical system uses fiber optic-based sensors to monitor minor and progressive changes in building materials. A highly efficient algorithm locates specific regions of structural decline and automatically alerts to changes in physical parameters, such as moisture content. This cost-effective platform can be integrated with standard building materials, and may be applied to survey other structural elements such as gas lines.
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