The monitoring system from Shanghai Research Institute of Building Science (SRIBS) assisted the Hainan Center project in withstanding the impact of Super Typhoon "Yagi" with wind speeds of up to 17 on the Beaufort scale.
On September 6, the powerful Super Typhoon "Yagi," with wind speeds reaching up to 17 on the Beaufort scale, made a fierce approach. The Hainan Center, serviced by Shanghai Institute of Building Science Research Co., Ltd. (SRIBS), successfully withstood the severe test posed by the typhoon, with its structural safety remaining intact and stable. After the typhoon passed, the project resumed construction promptly.
The Hainan Center, located in the heart of Haikou City, is a skyscraper designed to reach a height of 428 meters, with the tower currently under construction up to the 57th floor. To ensure the structural safety of the building during both construction and operation, SRIBS was commissioned by the developer to establish an advanced monitoring system. This system provides real-time online monitoring and early warnings for indicators such as stress and strain, tilt, settlement, vibration, horizontal displacement, wind speed and direction, wind pressure, temperature, and seismic activity.
During the onslaught of the typhoon, the monitoring system of the Hainan Center continued to operate stably amidst the fierce winds and torrential rain. It collected and analyzed various monitoring data without interruption, providing the project team with invaluable real-time information to aid in decision-making during the typhoon response.
After the typhoon passed, SRIBS promptly conducted an in-depth analysis of the data collected by the monitoring system to assess the impact of the typhoon on the structural safety of the Hainan Center. The results indicated that while the structure experienced increased stress and deformation during the typhoon, none of the values exceeded the set thresholds. Additionally, after the typhoon moved away, all monitored data quickly returned to normal, showing minimal changes compared to pre-typhoon levels. This series of monitoring data and analysis reports provided the project team with a solid technical foundation for the swift resumption of construction work after the typhoon.
Since 2023, SRIBS has been providing real-time monitoring services for the Hainan Center, tracking its structural response, load effects, and surrounding environmental conditions. This allows for a continuous understanding of the building's structural health and provides timely warnings of any potential safety risks or hazards. The successful resistance of the Hainan Center to the 17-level super typhoon not only highlights the scientific and rigorous management capabilities of the project developer but also underscores the importance of integrating advanced monitoring systems in the construction and operation of super high-rise buildings. Moving forward, SRIBS will continue to optimize and enhance the monitoring system to better support both construction projects and long-term operational maintenance.
