Solutions for Asset Inspections and Overhead Lines
Electricity and telecommunications networks rely on two critical physical systems: timber poles and overhead conductors. InnerView Insights provides inspection and analysis tools for both.
Our solutions address:
- Subsurface structural integrity of timber poles
- Mechanical loading and compliance of overhead lines
- Structured, auditable asset data for long-term management
Solution Pillar 1: Timber Pole Asset Inspection
Timber poles deteriorate from the inside out. Visual inspection alone cannot quantify residual structural capacity.
Subsurface Structural Integrity Assessment
The UB1000 ultrasonic inspection system uses ultrasonic non-destructive evaluation (NDE) to measure internal timber condition at and below groundline.
It identifies:
- Early-stage decay
- Advanced heart rot
- Void formation
- Loss of fibre strength
Learn more about our Asset Inspection capability
Decay Detection and Remaining Strength Estimation
Ultrasonic signal analysis supports estimation of:
- Remaining Strength Value (RSV)
- Fibre strength reduction
- Structural capacity relative to design load
This supports prioritised maintenance and risk-based replacement planning.
Field Data Capture and Auditability
Inspection results are captured digitally in the field and synchronised to the InnerView platform, providing:
- Traceable inspection records
- Repeatable measurement logic
- Longitudinal condition tracking
Solution Pillar 2: Overhead Line Measurement and Structural Analysis
Overhead lines are dynamic mechanical systems. Accurate modelling requires real field measurements rather than assumed values.
Conductor Tension Measurement
The Axonic system measures:
- Actual conductor tension
- Span geometry
- Temperature-adjusted loading conditions
Measured data replaces estimated inputs in structural models.
Learn more about our Overhead Line Analysis capability
Structural Load Modelling
Using measured inputs, Axonic performs single-structure and network-level analysis including:
- Wind loading scenarios
- Load redistribution
- Structural utilisation
- Pole and cross-arm stress assessment
This supports engineering decisions aligned with AS/NZS 7000 and ANSI design standards.
Compliance and Scenario Testing
Engineers can test:
- Design compliance
- Conductor upgrades
- Pole replacement options
- Storm hardening scenarios
The system supports defensible, repeatable structural modelling.
Integrated Data and Analytics Platform
Inspection and measurement data are consolidated into a structured analytics layer.
This enables:
- Asset-level condition history
- Network risk profiling
- Compliance documentation
- Audit-ready reporting
The platform is designed for engineering transparency and traceability rather than black-box outputs.
Technical Domains
- Ultrasonic non-destructive evaluation (NDE)
- Timber decay science
- Conductor tension measurement
- Structural modelling of overhead line systems
- Load rating and utilisation analysis
- Asset lifecycle analytics
Detailed Engineering Capabilities
This page provides a structured overview of our two primary engineering pillars. For a comprehensive breakdown of inspection tools, specialist services and applied engineering workflows, see our full Capabilities overview.
InnerView Insights + LineSmarts
InnerView Insights merged with LineSmarts to unify pole inspection and overhead line modelling capabilities.
This integration ensures structural condition and mechanical loading can be evaluated as a single engineering system.
