Located on a high-risk seismic belt, Taiwan’s bridges and buildings are closely linked to natural disasters such as earthquakes and typhoons. Traditional bridge inspections are not only labor- and cost-intensive but also often time-consuming and hazardous. Especially after a natural disaster, the immediate acquisition of structural safety information to facilitate rapid and accurate response measures is a major challenge for management agencies.
Following the 2019 Nanfang-ao Bridge collapse, local governments have heightened their focus on the safety assessment of critical bridges, actively seeking solutions. Since 2022, the Taoyuan City Government has collaborated with MiTAC to develop a building structure inspection system based on AIOT architecture. This system aims to provide real-time building health monitoring and post-disaster feedback services. The system has been successfully deployed on two important bridges under the jurisdiction of Taoyuan City’s Public Works Department: the Zhuwei Rainbow Bridge and the Taoyuan Nankan Bridge.

MiTAC Building Structure Detection System adheres to the latest ACI 318-19 concrete structure design standards. It utilizes a self-developed vibration sensing network module and open meteorological data, combined with AI vibration analysis technology, to achieve long-term monitoring of building structural safety. The system not only generates reliable health inspection reports regularly but also provides timely post-disaster inspection reports and proactive alert services.

For instance, during the Taitung Guangshan earthquake on September 17-18, 2022, and the Hualien earthquake on April 3, 2024, MiTAC’s system responded swiftly, providing accurate bridge safety assessments. This enabled the Public Works Department to promptly implement necessary protective measures such as evacuations and road/ bridge closures, effectively reducing damage to structures and minimizing harm to people.
Looking ahead, MiTAC is committed to continued technological innovation and product upgrades to enhance the performance and application scope of its building structure inspection system, meeting broader market demands and customer expectations. We look forward to collaborating with more local governments and enterprises to advance smart city development and disaster prevention capabilities. If you are interested in our technological solutions or have any questions, please feel free to contact us. We are dedicated to providing support and services to meet your needs.