Data sensing and processing tensioning system based on the Internet of Things

Abstract

Tensioning is an important process for producing prestressed concrete beams and directly affects bridge performance and driving safety. Active sensing and management of tensioning process data can improve the efficiency of quality monitoring and level of prestressed concrete beams. To realize remote collection and quality monitoring of tensioning process data, a framework for data sensing and processing of tensioning system based on the Internet of Things (IoT) is proposed in this study. Firstly, we investigate the technical framework and techniques of the system and designs a work flow of sensing, transport, and application service layers. The architecture of the tensioning system is presented. Then we propose a data acquisition and preprocessing method for the sensing layer, put forwards the data-pushing mechanism of the transport layer, and designs the function and work flow of the application service layer. After that, .NET platform and Android Studio are used to implement the tensioning system based on Browser/Server (B/S) architecture and mobile terminals. Finally, the case results of the system in seven precast beam fields in the Hubei section of Zhengzhou-Wanzhou high-speed Railway are given, which show that the developed system realizes collection, active pushing, and remote monitoring of tensioning process data.