Joint scoping
Co-define a target slab, deck section or specimen geometry. Asset class, damage modes and decision metrics agreed before instrumentation.
Pilot Pathway
Pilot pathway for asset owners and infrastructure partners
INFORM is preparing for Stage 3 controlled pilot and Stage 4 private field pilot programmes once Stage 1 and Stage 2 evidence gates are closed. We invite expressions of interest from infrastructure owners, councils, precasters and industrial-asset operators where INFORM can deliver an engineering-relevant trial under safe, controlled and instrumented conditions.
What a pilot involves
Controlled pilot framing
Comparator instrumentation
INFORM's embedded sensing alongside comparator instruments (FBG, strain gauges, AE, DIC, vibration, visual inspection) — as appropriate to the asset class and damage mode.
Pre-registered acceptance criteria
Statistical analysis plan, sensitivity, specificity, false positives, false negatives, drift and signal-to-noise targets agreed in writing before testing.
WHS, IP and data rights
Insurance, WHS, IP, confidentiality and data-rights arrangements documented before installation. Independent reviewer engaged for SHM benchmarking.
Pilot acceptance is conditional on Stage 1–2 evidence close-out.
Asset class fit (illustrative)
Where INFORM may be a useful research pilot
Precast yard slabs
Controlled curing, controlled load profile, comparator instrumentation possible. Strong Stage 3 candidate.
Industrial / warehouse slabs
Private asset, controlled access, controlled load profile. Suitable for Stage 3–4 transition.
Bridge deck section (Stage 4 only)
By partnership and only after Stage 3 evidence close-out. Requires asset owner, engineer-of-record, insurer and regulator alignment.
Lab specimens
Stage 1–2 specimens already covered by the validation roadmap; not part of pilot pathway.
Engage
Discuss a pilot
Pilot enquiries are received via the contact form. We will respond within five business days during normal Australian business hours.