Building Monitoring with Strain Gauges and Acceleration Sensors
Real-time structural insight for safe buildings in urban areas
In densely populated cities such as Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Brussels, and Ghent, pressure on existing buildings is steadily increasing. Structures are at risk due to intensive development, nearby construction activities, or subsidence of the subsoil. The use of strain gauges and acceleration sensors , coupled with DAQ (Data Acquisition Systems) , makes it possible to continuously and accurately monitor buildings for structural load, movement, and vibrations.
What are strain gauges and acceleration sensors?
Strain gauges measure minute deformations in load-bearing parts of a building. This provides insight into:
- Tax on construction elements
- Stress build-up in concrete, steel or wood
- Local material behavior under load
Acceleration sensors (accelerometers) detect movements and vibrations caused by traffic, construction activities, or seismic events.
Combined with a DAQ system, all measurement data is automatically collected, analyzed, and monitored via a central platform.
Why monitor buildings structurally?
Both historic and modern buildings can be vulnerable to:
- Foundation damage due to subsidence or piles
- Changes in tax due to renovations or changes in function
- Vibrations from nearby construction projects or traffic
Structural monitoring enables building owners, project developers and governments to:
- Detect damage early
- Building up the burden of proof in damage claims
- Plan maintenance more efficiently
- Comply with regulations and permit conditions
DAQ systems: reliable backbone for smart monitoring
DAQ systems form the link between the sensors and the analysis environment. They ensure:
- Continuous high frequency data acquisition
- Secure data storage and remote access
- Alarm notifications when threshold values are exceeded
- Integration with BIM or Digital Twins
These systems are often used in complex projects, for example in Utrecht quay walls , Antwerp metro routes , or Amsterdam canal houses.
Monitoring solutions for every building type and location
Whether it concerns a historical museum in Leiden , a residential tower in Eindhoven , or a hospital in Liège , we offer custom sensor configurations. Examples:
- Strain gauges on columns and beams
- 3-axis acceleration sensors on mezzanine floors
- Combination with temperature, crack width and inclination sensors
We support projects from the construction phase to long-term monitoring.
Start smart building monitoring today
Are you looking for reliable solutions for the structural monitoring of buildings? We supply and integrate strain gauges, acceleration sensors, and DAQ systems , tailored to your project and location. Our expertise lies in delivering complete systems, including installation, configuration, and data analysis.
Dexman, for all your Strain Gauges and Acceleration 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.
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