Benefits of a Distribution Resiliency Programme 

Cost-Effective – Targeted analysis means only structures in need of a solution receive them, and the Osmose trussing solutions are typically installed for a quarter or less of replacement cost.  

Efficient – Osmose grid resiliency solutions are implemented faster than replacement-only programs. 

Engineered Solutions – Osmose programs are specifically tailored to the complex needs of the utility and its distribution structures.  

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Our Results Speak for Themselves

60 Years

Trussing solutions commercially available

1.4 Million+

Trusses installed since 2004 for over 235 utility customers 

£4 Billion

Industry saving in avoided replacement costs

30 Years

Average life extension across all poles

Our Tips For More Resilient Distribution Structures

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Collect Detailed Structure Data 

Once prioritised areas are determined, Osmose deploys trained and experienced field crews to collect detailed structure data to help determine a starting point for your programme. The ever-expanding OsmoVision® toolset allows for accurate and detailed data collection, and efficient AI-enabled processing of both LiDAR and other state-of-the-art data capture and visualisation technologies to provide resilience analysis and modeling. 

In-Depth Look at Pole Plant Health 

Without a comprehensive pole assessment and treatment program, the full structural analysis is missing a key component: remaining strength. With a groundline assessment program, each pole gets a detailed below-ground assessment, remaining strength calculation, and remedial treatment applied to arrest decay and retain the remaining strength. 

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Better Solutions, Less Replacement 

With data collection, assessment, and modeling complete, Osmose can recommend solutions for any pole found below the resiliency standards set by the utility. Osmose has a family of trussing systems that are prescribed and installed for significantly less investment than pole replacement.  

There are trussing solutions for poles that need: 

  • Core strength restored due to decay or damage. (Tough Truss® Core) 
  • Extra bending capacity along with strength restored. (Tough Truss® Extra) 
  • Upgrade to the bending capacity, sometimes by multiple classes. (Tough Truss® Upgrade)