Namma Metro to implement technology-driven digital inspections for structural health monitoring

Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. is gearing up to integrate digital technology to enhance the monitoring of its concrete structures, including viaducts and pillars. A senior BMRCL official explained that the new digital inspection system would employ artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms to analyse potential structural damage. This digital interface will provide a comprehensive overview of structural health, allowing engineers to track defects over time, generate maintenance schedules, and optimise repair strategies. Many global metro systems, including the Delhi metro, have already integrated such technologies to improve infrastructure maintenance.” He highlighted that digital inspection systems reduce human intervention in risky environments. Digital technology analysis eliminates these risks and ensures that the metro system remains structurally sound with minimal disruption to operations,” he added.