PROJECT OF THE MONTH APRIL 2025 | With the switch to daylight saving time, the mornings have become darker once again, bringing the importance of reliable street lighting into focus. Ensuring the stability of lampposts is a key safety concern, and the City of Vienna is relying on our system: LIMOS®, a non-destructive testing method developed by VCE.
The new, more efficient, and user-friendly design of LIMOS®, further developed by Martin Fritz (CC Structural Health Monitoring) will be tested by the City of Vienna on 6,400 lampposts starting in August 2025. The method enables rapid on-site evaluation without causing traffic disruptions or operational restrictions.
Reliable Testing for Maximum Safety
LIMOS® allows for the on-site assessment and documentation of a lampposts condition, ensuring early detection of potential damage. A sensor is mounted at a height of two meters, and the pole is set into vibration by a light blow from a rubber hammer. The vibrations are then measured with special sensors and transmitted to a tablet, which analyzes the movements and detects if the lamppost is damaged right on site. This offers several key advantages:
- Non-destructive testing with immediate results
- No traffic disruptions or operational limitations
- High legal certainty for infrastructure operators
As a leader in engineering innovations, VCE provides comprehensive expertise in infrastructure safety, including:
- Development of testing methods
- Programming of inspection software
- Design and manufacture of inspection devices
- Training of inspectors at partner companies
- Data evaluation and support
With LIMOS®, the City of Vienna is setting new standards in proactive infrastructure maintenance, ensuring the safety and longevity of its street lighting system.
LOCATION
Vienna, Austria
CLIENT
City of Vienna
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