Displacement Sensors for Wall Monitoring with DAQ Systems
Maximum safety and structural control along water barriers
In the Netherlands and Belgium quay walls crucial parts of the flood defences and infrastructure, especially in cities such as Dordrecht, Antwerp and MaastrichtDue to increasing climate risks and more intensive use of inner-city space, structural monitoring of quay walls more important than ever. With the help of displacement sensors in combination with DAQ systems (Data Acquisition Systems) governments, engineering firms and contractors can identify risks in a timely manner and optimize maintenance.
What are displacement sensors and DAQ systems?
Displacement sensors measure micro-movements, misalignment or subsidence in structures such as quay walls, quay walls and sheet piling. In combination with a DAQ system will these dates be:
- Continuously recorded
- Analyzed in real time
- Securely stored and forwarded to central management systems
This smart infrastructure contributes to early detection of constructive weakness or instability.
Why actively monitor quay walls?
In historic cities and industrial zones, quay walls are often older, difficult to inspect underground, and exposed to:
- Groundwater fluctuations
- Vibrations from traffic or construction work
- Heavy loads from buildings or transport
The use of displacement sensors prevents unexpected damage or collapses through proactive management. Think of applications in cities such as Utrecht, where monitoring is part of large-scale quay renewals.
The power of DAQ systems in infrastructure monitoring
DAQ systems are designed for robust, long-term measurement projects in all weather conditions. In combination with displacement sensors they offer:
- High measurement accuracy
- Automatic border crossing alarms
- Linking to GIS systems and maintenance schedules
- Wireless communication via 4G, LoRa or fiber optic
This makes the technology extremely suitable for governments, water boards and engineers who work in wet and dynamic environments.
Smart monitoring tailored to your needs: from Rotterdam to Liège
Depending on location and risk analysis, various configurations are possible, including:
- Linear Displacement Sensors (LVDTs)
- Inclinometers (slope measurements)
- Fiber Optic Measurements (FOS)
- Vibration sensors for combination analysis
With regional expertise and installations in, among others, Rotterdam, Nijmegen, Ghent and Liège we offer solutions that meet both European standards as local requirements.
Interested in professional monitoring of quay walls?
We deliver and integrate advanced displacement sensors and DAQ systems for structural monitoring of quay walls, quay walls and foundations. Our solutions are customized, fully scalable and deployable for both temporary measurements and long-term monitoring processes.
Dexman for all your Displacement Sensors
We at Dexman know better than anyone that the right information is the most important thing. Because if a measurement is not correct, the solution is of no use to you. This applies not only to the solutions we offer, but also to the way in which we communicate. At Dexman, we stand for quality, service and solution orientation. In this, it is important to provide the right information, offer a good solution and be honest with each other.
Dexman is a supplier with a wide range of load cells, weighing platforms, pallet scales, crane scales, force sensors, torque meters, measuring amplifiers, pressure sensors en displacement sensors. You can contact us for standard versions, but also for custom-made components and complete weighing solutions. The choice of the right components usually starts with extensive advice.
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