Force and inclination monitoring system with self-position recognition

A sensor device for monitoring a condition of a temporary support device having a first tubular member, and a second tubular member that telescopically engages with the first tubular member, the sensor device comprising:

• i. a tubular member having a first opening and a second opening, the tubular member slidably engages with the temporary support device through the first and second openings, wherein the first opening interfaces with the first tubular member for receiving a load from the first tubular member, and the second opening interfaces with the second tubular member for receiving a load from the second tubular member whereby a total load on the temporary support device is on the tubular member;
• ii. a sensor suite attached on the tubular member, the sensor suite comprising a strain sensor that monitors and senses a strain force on the temporary support device, and an inclination sensor that monitors and senses inclination direction/angle of the temporary support device;
• iii. a memory for storing one or more predetermined thresholds;
• iv. a controller that is in communication with the sensor suite and the memory for comparing data from the sensor suite with the one or more predetermined thresholds in the memory for monitoring conditions on the temporary support device.