All Filipino team launches structural health monitoring system for buildings and other infrastructure
By Jonathan L. Mayuga
USHER Technologies Inc., the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technologies Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD) and Mapua University launched on Monday the Universal Structural Health Evaluation and Recording (Usher) System, a 24/7 economical and hassle-free system that monitors the structural integrity of buildings and other infrastructures.
Developed to address concerns on the condition of buildings, before, during and after strong earthquakes, Usher is developed by an all-Filipino team of structural engineers and experts in relevant fields that seek to prevent disasters and strengthen the country’s resilience from strong earthquakes.
Through a device that acts as an accelerograph sensor and a Web portal system, the technology provider and its users can monitor the structural health of buildings. Usher also acts as an Earthquake Recording Instrument, and is compliant with the Building Code implementing rules and regulations (IRR).
The Web portal also is useful for developers, building owners, local government units (LGUs), and building officials to ensure economical and hassle-free compliance with government regulations. Usher’s research and development, including the formation of Usher Technologies Inc. currently at its “spin-off stage” was partially funded and supported by the DOST-PCIEERD.
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