Progressive Diagnostic Protocol

  

 

LifeSpan’s structural condition assessment solutions can be compared to a doctor’s progressive diagnostic protocol.  We typically start with simple solutions, carefully working our way over time to more complex solutions, but only if it’s necessary for a comprehensive diagnosis that provides actionable information. 

• We typically begin diagnostics using a sensing blood pressure cuff, providing baseline structural information.
• As we learn how the structure reacts to various applied loads, we can progressively install more complex condition assessment technology, but only when justified by the additional information needed and added cost.
• Our aim is to spend only what’s necessary to justify an action for the structure; whether repair, replacement, or simply continued monitoring of known or suspect defects for enhanced safety.

 

We consider our proprietary PeakStrain sensor technology the blood pressure cuff for objective, precise condition assessment, because it’s:

• Inexpensive – in manual or automatic systems,
• Fast – rapid installation and data capture,
• Simple – highly reliable hardware and software, and
• Passive – peak strain data can be captured without power.