Seminar on Structural Health Monitoring of high-rise buildings Al Hamra Business Tower
The symposium aimed to publish the results of a research project funded by the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences entitled “Ground Motion Modeling and Structural Monitoring of Tall Buildings,” which was implemented by the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research at the Al Hamra Business Tower. Devices and sensors were installed in Al Hamra Tower to measure the building’s response to the dynamic loads to which high-rise buildings are exposed as a result of wind speeds and the effects of local and regional seismic activities.
The project is an extension of another funded project, also implemented by the Institute and Kuwait University in cooperation with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where Kuwaiti researchers gained extensive experience and knowledge during its implementation, which enabled them to implement the current phase. The project included a high-accuracy computational model of the tower, which was developed and used to continuously monitor its structural integrity to detect any damages or changes that may occur to the building’s structural system.
The symposium was attended by a number of researchers, academics, engineers and architects, and representatives and officials from several relevant bodies and institutions, including Kuwait University, the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, the Municipal Council, the Ministry of Public Works, the Kuwait Municipality, and the Public Authority. For residential care and the Environment Public Authority, in addition to the private sector.
The Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research stated that the project is in line with Kuwait’s development plan, which aims to develop and enhance the flexibility of infrastructure projects. The project, funded by the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences, was implemented within the framework of the Sustainability and Reliability of Infrastructure (SRI) program of the Energy and Building Research Center at the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research. The research team has developed an innovative Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) technology, specifically designed for infrastructure applications in Kuwait. This technology was successfully applied in the tallest building in Kuwait, Al Hamra Commercial Tower. This is the first time that this advanced monitoring technology has been applied in Kuwait, representing an important step towards developing sustainable smart cities supported by advanced sensor technology and real data. This technology has the potential to change how infrastructure health is monitored during extreme events such as earthquakes and sandstorms. This technology provides accurate information about the safety of infrastructure and the most affected areas during emergency situations, enabling more efficient and effective responses by government authorities. This technology can be expanded to monitor other vital systems, such as bridges and energy infrastructure throughout Kuwait.
Al Hamra Real Estate Company indicated that the Al Hamra Commercial Tower has become a symbol of innovation and excellence in adopting the highest international architectural standards, as it has won many international awards through its commitment to developing its infrastructure by applying comprehensive creative strategies, which include integrating leading technologies such as the solar energy system and… Structural health monitoring to ensure tower safety and longevity. The facility’s management continually works to protect its facilities as part of its commitment to stimulating innovation and promoting learning in the architectural community. This symposium confirms the proactive approach taken by Al Hamra Business Tower in adapting global standards and practices to suit local needs and enhance its leading position in the field of architecture and engineering.
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