Introduction

Becker Bau, a construction company in Germany, has been hired by a large infrastructure owner for a railway construction monitoring project. The primary focus of the project is to remove an existing building close to an active railway and replace it with a new mast.

Challenge: Implementing Railway Construction Monitoring

One of the biggest challenges in this project is that the construction site is located right next to a railway, which will be in operation throughout the entire construction process. Additionally, a road beneath the railway adds pressure to the monitoring requirements. One wall of the existing building leans towards the railway, complicating the demolition process.

Ensuring the safety of passing trains and drivers on the road below is a significant concern for Becker Bau.

TrackBed³⁶⁰ Solution:

Frequent monitoring is essential for this construction project. Becker Bau needs to ensure that the demolition of the existing building does not affect the structures of the temporary supporting wall or the railway.

To meet these monitoring needs, Becker Bau partnered with Railmonitor, who provided their TrackBed³⁶⁰ solution.  The solution consists of tilt sensors mounted on 50 meters of the railway and 50 meters of the supporting wall. These sensors detect even the smallest movements, which are then calculated in Railmonitor’s software, the Digital Service Platform. This enables Becker Bau to not only receive individual measurements but also gain unique insights into how each measurement is related. Transverse aspects such as twist and cant, as well as longitudinal aspects like slope and bend, are calculated.

Benefits: Effective Railway Construction Oversight

The solid data foundation provides unique insights into the movements of the railway and the supporting walls and how these movements are related to various factors. This can eliminate former blind factors. Railmonitor’s solution ensures that Becker Bau has constant insight into the conditions of the tracks and the supporting walls. This enables them to meet the strict monitoring requirements and ensure the safety of passengers, drivers, and construction workers.

Conclusion:

By implementing Railmonitor’s advanced monitoring solution, Becker Bau can safely and efficiently manage the demolition and construction process next to an active railway. The continuous and precise condition monitoring provided by Railmonitor’s tilt sensors and software ensures that all safety concerns are addressed, enabling Becker Bau to complete the project with confidence and compliance.

About Becker Bau

Becker Bau is a leading construction company in Germany, known for their expertise in managing complex infrastructure projects. Their commitment to safety and precision is demonstrated in their partnership with Railmonitor to ensure the success of challenging construction projects.

About Railmonitor

Railmonitor specializes in delivering innovative monitoring solutions for construction and infrastructure projects, helping companies like Becker Bau maintain safety and precision through advanced digital monitoring systems.