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Thrilled to share that with Francesco Fabbricatore, we have successfully completed a new load test on the Ferpècle Bridge, following its strengthening using Ultra-High Performance Fibre Reinforced Concrete (#UHPFRC) in 2023. This innovative structural intervention involved transforming the bridge static scheme to a fixed beam to allow for its 50-% deck widening, in a cost effective and environmentally-friendly way. Monitoring results with #fiberoptic sensing demonstrate the absence of significant difference after one year of service despite the considerable temperature variation in the Swiss Alps (Les Haudères, 1450 meters). The goal of our tests is to validate the structural intervention, update numerical models for better safety assessment, and use datasets to extend service duration in the future. We would like to thank all our partners who made this achievement possible: •Wallis Road authorities (Arnaud Fragnière, Christian Baertschi) for the support and providing the two trucks used in the tests •EPFL GIS technical team (Luca Mari, Serge Despont) for the sensor installation and data acquisition We would like also to thank the academic/industrial collaborations for advancing state of the art on #concretebridge monitoring:  •Prof Eugen Brühwiler (EPFL) and Prof David Ruggerio (EPFL CONSTRUCT) for the organisational support •Prof Eleni Chatzi (ETH Zürich) with Dr. Xudong JIAN (Future Resilient Systems (FRS)), Dr. Yves Reuland (irmos technologies AG) and their team for the acquisition of dynamic data with accelerometers. · SwissInspect (Dr Amir Rezaie, Victor Casas) for the preparation of the AI-based #digitaltwin Now, let’s do the in-depth data analysis! #DepartmentofEngineeringUniLu University of Luxembourg EPFL ENAC Chair of Structural Mechanics and Monitoring at ETH Zurich

🚀 New Publication from our Research Team! We are excited to announce the release of our latest paper, "Partial Annotations in Active Learning for Semantic Segmentation," which presents an innovative approach to active learning. This method addresses the inefficiencies of traditional training by using partial annotations informed by model predictions and uncertainties in an active learning framework. The goal is to reduce labeling effort and training time without compromising performance. Through extensive experiments on crack, corrosion, facade, building, and aerial imagery, the method has shown to significantly enhance efficiency in deep learning tasks related to civil engineering, such as infrastructure inspection and maintenance. 🏗️ This research was a collaboration between the EESD Lab - EPFL and SwissInspect, supported by Innosuisse through the "Intelligent Bridge Inspection" project. 📄 Read the full paper: https://lnkd.in/eWps-gRV Congratulations to the team—Bryan German Pantoja-Rosero, Adrien Chassignet, Amir Rezaie, Mateusz Kozinski, Radhakrishna Achanta, and Katrin Beyer—on this work! 📊 Watch a video with results from different rounds of active learning and a snippet from an AI-generated podcast:  #ActiveLearning #SemanticSegmentation #DeepLearning #AI #CivilEngineering #InfrastructureInspection #ResearchInnovation

La Conférence #BIM réunit les acteurs de la transformation numérique du secteur de la construction et de l'immobilier en Suisse romande. Cette année, elle abordera le thème central de l’implémentation systématique du BIM dans les projets d’infrastructure de la Confédération. C'est une occasion unique de découvrir les derniers développements, de discuter des défis des années à venir et d'échanger avec des experts de toute la chaîne de valeur du secteur. La Conférence BIM aura lieu le jeudi 14 novembre 2024 au SwissTech Convention Center de Lausanne. Pour plus d'informations, rendez-vous sur www.conference-bim.ch. SwissInspect #Innovation #AI #StructuralEngineering #Drone #Inspection #BIM

Das Tiefbauamt der Baudirektion will die #Digitalisierung in der Bauwirtschaft voranbringen und aktiv mitgestalten. Aus diesem Grund wurde im Rahmen eines BIM-Pilotprojekts die Firma SwissInspect mit der Teil-Inspektion der Überführung Dufourstrasse in Zollikon beauftragt. Dabei wurden hochauflösende Bilder mit Hand- und Drohnenkamera aufgenommen und ein photogrammetrisches 3D-Modell erstellt. Mit Hilfe von künstlicher Intelligenz wurden anschliessend verschiedene Schäden, beispielsweise Risse oder Betonabplatzungen, automatisch erkannt und im 3D-Modell dargestellt. #BIM #AI #KI #Brückenbau #Brücke

𝗟’𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗱𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗹’𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝘁 𝗹𝗮 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗱’𝗼𝘂𝘃𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 Joëlle le mentionnait dans sa capsule vidéo la semaine dernière, la durabilité et les avancées technologiques sont des défis quotidiens pour nos ingénieurs. On le sait, l'assainissement et la surveillance des ouvrages sont essentiels pour la sécurité des usagers et la préservation du patrimoine. Mais ces inspections régulières représentent un vrai challenge pour les propriétaires d’infrastructures. 𝗖’𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗰𝗶 𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗹’𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀 ! Il nous faut sans cesse améliorer nos méthodes d’acquisition de données (scans 3D, caméras, drones) et d’analyse. Par exemple, on se réjouit de collaborer avec SwissInspect, une entreprise locale 🇨🇭 , pour l’analyse des dégâts et la surveillance d’ouvrages en utilisant la reconnaissance de modèles et d’images sur un de nos projets. Les avantages sont nombreux : • Précision et rapidité offertes par l’IA pour détecter des anomalies structurelles • Identification des problèmes potentiels avant qu'ils ne deviennent critiques • Monitoring intelligent permettant de déclencher les maintenances lorsque nécessaire, optimisant ainsi les ressources et le budget De notre côté, on trouve que c’est non seulement passionnant de pouvoir travailler avec des solutions modernes mais on est également persuadé que c’est en challengeant ce qu’on a toujours fait que l’on pourra prolonger la durée de vie des infrastructures en maintenant un haut degré de fiabilité. Un autre axe qui nous réjouit est de voir de belles initiatives académiques comme le projet BridgeTwin, publié récemment par Bernd Domer et Yohann Schatz de l’HEPIA. (Vous pourrez en découvrir plus dans les commentaires) 𝗘𝘁 𝘃𝗼𝘂𝘀, 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀-𝘃𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗮 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗲𝘁 𝗹’𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗲 𝘃𝗼𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘃𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 ? Merci à Joëlle L. pour l’initiative de ce post. hashtag #Innovation #Construction #GenieCivil #Durable #emchberger

It is a great pleasure to share with you our recent image-based inspection for Baudirektion Kanton Zürich. In this project, we utilized various devices, including drones and handheld cameras, to capture images of a bridge abutment's exterior and interior surfaces with a target resolution of 0.20 mm/pixel. The collected data was analyzed with our trained AI models to detect various types of damage, including cracks, spalling, and corrosion. The detected damages were then quantified and localized on the 3D structure. This project demonstrates the power of image-based inspection by providing engineers with quantitative information about existing damage. Working with colleagues at Baudirektion Kanton Zürich has been exceptional, and we look forward to continuing to innovate together. Link to the video: https://lnkd.in/ghiwxAwR #Startup #BaudirecktionKantonZürich #AI #BridgeInspection #PRIMA SwissInspect

🚀 PRIMA for Real Estate 🚀 Check out our AI-powered solution for damage mapping and building inspection, successfully implemented for La Régie du Croset. 🏢 Total Surface Inspected: 3500 m² 🤖 Fully Automated Drone Capture: Completed in just 1 hour Our technology ensures: 🔍 Quantitative Damage Measurements: With detailed planning, high-resolution image capture, and advanced image-processing algorithms, we provide accurate detection, quantification, and localization of structural defects. 📊 Objective and Verifiable: Our solution makes building inspections objective and verifiable based on precise data. ⏱️ Traceable: Track the evolution of damage conditions over time with our comprehensive solution. A special thanks to La Régie du Croset for trusting us with this project. Your support and confidence are invaluable as we push the boundaries of innovation in real estate inspections. #SwissInspect #RealEstate #AI #Inspection #Efficiency #ClientSuccess

Check out our AI-based bridge inspection project in collaboration with the Federal Roads Office FEDRO! 🇨🇭 The video talks by itself 😎 Stay tuned for the next exciting projects! 🚀 #startup #ai #computervision #bridgeinspection #maintanance #swissinspect

When we started our journey at SwissInspect, some individuals in the "innovation ecosystem" told us "either my way or highway". But they didn't realize we came to BUILD OUR OWN WAY! Working together with a #common goal. Cheers to our amazing team and many more milestones! 🌟 Dream team, SwissInspect, BBQ 2024! 🍖🎉 #startup #swissinspect #dreamTeam

🤝 Exciting Partnership Announcement! We are thrilled to announce a strategic partnership between Bridgology SA and SwissInspect! By combining actionable information on conditions of internal elements and external surfaces, this partnership offers new value to asset owners and engineers involved in infrastructure and building inspections. Bridgology SA: 🔍 Advanced GPR Technology: Precise structure assessments and predictive maintenance. 💻 Proprietary Software: Accurate GPR data processing and 3D LiDAR scans for comprehensive analysis. SwissInspect: 💡 AI and Computer Vision: Innovative image-based inspection and monitoring. 🌐 PRIMA Web Application: With traceable and quantitative information on PRIMA, asset owners and engineers can define the current state of an asset, monitor its condition development, and design maintenance strategies. Why This Partnership Matters: Integrating Bridgology's GPR and 3D LiDAR technology with SwissInspect's AI-powered image-based inspection solutions improves infrastructure, building damage management, and maintenance planning. Together, we are pioneering the future of MedTech for infrastructure and building safety. Stay tuned for more updates on our exciting journey! #Partnership #Innovation #Infrastructure #Technology #GPR #AI #ComputerVision #Safety #StructuralEngineering