Precision Engineering for Critical Bridge Infrastructure
At Sixense Limited, we provide innovative instrumentation and monitoring, engineering, and digital asset management solutions that support the entire lifecycle of bridges, viaducts, and aqueducts.
From design and construction to long-term maintenance, our expertise ensures these vital structures remain safe, efficient, and resilient. Whether working on new builds, heritage restorations, or complex engineering projects, Sixense delivers the data, insight, and technology needed to manage risk, optimise performance, and extend service life.
Design Support and Structural Assessment
Before construction begins, understanding how a bridge will perform under various loads and environmental conditions is crucial. Sixense provides detailed geotechnical and structural modelling services to assess soil-structure interaction, foundation stability, and dynamic performance. Our engineering teams simulate behaviour under traffic loads, temperature variation, wind, and seismic activity — helping designers refine layouts and materials for strength, durability, and economy. By integrating advanced monitoring strategies from the start, we ensure safer, smarter bridge design and construction.
Construction Monitoring and Quality Assurance
During construction, Sixense offers comprehensive instrumentation and monitoring systems that safeguard both workers and structures. We measure movement, stress, strain, vibration, and temperature in real time — monitoring structural integrity throughout each stage of the build.
Our intelligent monitoring software, Beyond Monitoring, provides live feedback and automated alerts, allowing contractors and assett managers to respond immediately to unexpected changes. From major cable-stayed and arch bridges to viaducts spanning unstable ground or waterways, our solutions help projects stay safe, compliant, and on schedule.
Inspection, Digital Twins, and Asset Management
Once operational, we help bridge owners manage their assets efficiently through digital inspection and asset intelligence services. Using 3D laser scanning, photogrammetry, drones, and digital twin modelling, Sixense captures precise data on the condition and performance of bridge components — from decks and piers to cables and bearings.
This digital approach enables targeted maintenance, early detection of defects, and data-driven decision-making. Our asset management tools transform inspection data into actionable insight, reducing lifecycle costs and maximising structural reliability.
Long-Term Structural Health Monitoring
Over time, bridges and viaducts are exposed to increasing traffic, environmental stress, and ageing materials. Sixense provides long-term structural health monitoring systems to track behaviour, detect early signs of fatigue or deterioration, and ensure ongoing safety. Our systems monitor key parameters such as displacement, corrosion, and vibration, providing continuous assurance of structural performance. Combined with our engineering consultancy expertise, we help clients plan rehabilitation and strengthening works with confidence.
