How do you determine optimal positions for placing sensors in a structure?

In an era where structural health monitoring (SHM) is essential for safety, efficiency, and sustainability, the correct placement of sensors is crucial. But how do you determine the optimal sensor positions within a building, bridge, or industrial structure?

Grab Attention: Why Sensor Placement Must Be Strategic

The effectiveness of a monitoring or inspection system depends on the quality of the measurement data. A poorly placed sensor provides unreliable or irrelevant data, which poses risks to both the safety and the maintenance plan of the construction.

Professional organizations in fields such as architecture, civil engineering, and asset management are therefore looking for smart strategies to determine the best sensor locations.

Generate interest: Factors that influence sensor placement

When determining sensor positions, you must take into account several technical and structural aspects:

• Dynamic behaviour of the structure (vibration modes, tension zones)
• Accessibility and accessibility for installation and maintenance
• Type of sensors (accelerometer, strain gauge, temperature or humidity sensor)
• Physical limitations (space, cabling, exposure to weather)

The use of finite element modeling (FEM) , modal analysis , or optimization algorithms such as genetic algorithms helps engineers find the right positions based on structural data and simulations.

Awaken Desire: The Benefits of Optimal Placement

Correctly positioning sensors provides immediate and measurable benefits:

• Reliable data collection for predictive maintenance
• Cost reduction through more efficient use of sensors
• Extended asset life thanks to timely interventions
• Compliancy with legislation and regulations for structural monitoring

In addition, it becomes easier to detect deviations and intervene preventively, which contributes to safety and business continuity.

Call to action: Choose data-driven sensor technology

Do you want to know how to determine the most effective sensor configuration for your project in the Netherlands or Belgium? Contact our experts in structural monitoring. We combine advanced analysis models with practical experience to help you with:

• Sensor planning
• Installation advice
• Integration with existing systems
• Real-time monitoring solutions

Optimize your sensor network – prevent errors and maximize performance.

Dexman for the sensor position specialist

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 , and displacement sensors . You can come to us for standard versions, as well as custom-made components and complete weighing solutions. In most cases, choosing the right components begins with comprehensive advice.

We are active in the following sectors, among others: offshore, aerospace, logistics, agriculture, food, and pharma. Thank you for your interest in Dexman's products and services. We look forward to the opportunity to be of service to you.

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