Continuous structural monitoring for critical infrastructure
Solvei uses distributed fiber optic sensing to measure strain and deformation along the full length of a structure, giving infrastructure owners and engineers objective data where point sensors fall short.
Software for structural data insights
Solvei is a software platform for collecting, analyzing, and visualizing structural data from infrastructure assets such as bridges, tunnels, and harbors. By combining fiber optic measurements with purpose-built analytics, the platform transforms continuous strain data into clear insights, helping infrastructure owners and engineers detect changes early, reduce inspection costs, and make maintenance decisions based on data rather than assumption.
Product
Solvei combines advanced fiber-optic sensing with tailored analytics to detect millimeter-level changes in real time. The system transforms continuous strain, crack and displacement data into clear interpretations that support safer decisions throughout a structure's life cycle.
Common questions
What is structural health monitoring?
Structural health monitoring (SHM) is the process of collecting continuous sensor data from a structure to detect changes in behavior, identify damage at an early stage, and support maintenance decisions. It replaces periodic manual inspections with objective, ongoing measurement.
What technology does Solvei use?
Solvei uses optical frequency domain reflectometry (OFDR), a form of distributed fiber optic sensing. A single fiber cable acts as a continuous sensor along its entire length, enabling thousands of virtual measurement points from one installation.
How is this different from traditional sensors?
Traditional point sensors measure at fixed, discrete locations and provide no information about what happens between them. Solvei's fiber optic system monitors the full length of a structure continuously, giving a complete picture of structural behavior rather than isolated readings.
What types of infrastructure can be monitored?
Bridges, tunnels, harbors, retaining walls, and other civil infrastructure where structural performance data and long-term condition monitoring are operationally or regulatory critical.
Who are the typical customers?
Infrastructure owners, public agencies, and construction contractors involved in large-scale civil projects, particularly in the Nordic region where aging infrastructure and regulatory requirements are driving demand for data-driven maintenance.
Where is Solvei based?
Solvei is based in Gothenburg, Sweden, and works with infrastructure owners and construction projects across the Nordic region.