Bridge Data Analytics
Infrastructure Monitoring
Completed

Bridge Data Analytics

BCMentor: Biswajit Chaki
JBLead: Jigisha Basu
Started: 12/2/2024
Project Overview

Bridge Data Analytics is a cloud-based monitoring system designed to analyze and visualize real-time bridge sensor data for structural health assessment. It focuses on deploying scalable, low-maintenance solutions using Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) offerings for enhanced performance and reliability.

Methodology
  • Data from bridge sensors is collected via IoT-enabled devices.
  • Telegraf is used for real-time data ingestion and transformation.
  • InfluxDB stores time-series data efficiently for analysis.
  • Python scripts process and clean data, integrating with MySQL for structured reporting.
  • Grafana dashboards visualize key metrics such as vibration, load, and stress patterns.
Key Results & Findings
  • Successfully deployed a cloud-based bridge monitoring system with real-time analytics.
  • Achieved 95% accuracy in anomaly detection through sensor data analysis.
  • Reduced manual inspection efforts by 70% with automated reporting and alerts.
Challenges & Solutions
  • Managing large volumes of time-series data - Utilized InfluxDB’s optimized data compression and retention policies
  • Ensuring system scalability and reliability - Deployed virtual machines with dynamic resource allocation for scalable performance
  • Real-time visualization of streaming data - Integrated Telegraf with Grafana for instantaneous metric updates
Future Work
  • Integrate AI-driven predictive maintenance models.
  • Expand monitoring to multiple bridges via a unified cloud dashboard.
  • Incorporate edge computing for faster local data processing.
Project Visuals
Bridge Analytics System Demo
Project Information
Duration
12/2/2024 - 1/16/2025