Monitoring
Ensure the long-term safety and resilience of your structures with our wide range of advanced monitoring solutions. From real-time structural health tracking to environmental and geotechnical assessments, we combine cutting-edge technology with in-house expertise to give you the insights needed for informed decision-making.
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Every sector reports into one platform - real-time data, intelligent reporting, escalating alarms, and smart alerts with anomaly detection.
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- Read more about Bridges
From new-build cable-stayed bridges to the reassessment of ageing post-tensioned structures, we help owners act on data, not assumptions.
DYWIDAG designs, installs and operates structural health monitoring systems for bridges. We give owners measured data on cable forces, tendon and anchor loads, movements and vibrations, so they can make maintenance and safety decisions based on how the structure is really performing.
- Design & Planning - Monitoring concepts and sensor layouts defined with the designer and owner
- Installation & Commissioning - Supply and installation of sensors. Data acquisition and communication systems set up and commissioned. Baseline readings documented as the reference for the structure’s whole service life
- Operation & Asset Management - Continuous or periodic monitoring of forces, strains, displacements, temperatures and vibrations. Online data access with automated alerts when thresholds are exceeded. Regular reports and engineering interpretation of the data by DYWIDAG specialists
- Read more about Railways
DYWIDAG monitors track, earthworks, structures and tunnels for rail operators and contractors. We measure how your assets are behaving and alert you when something changes. Our engineers then help you decide what to do next.
- Rail Temperature - Real-time rail temperature data and alerts to manage buckling risk and heat speed restrictions.
- Void Detection - Finds poorly supported track early, so maintenance goes where it’s needed.
- Track Geometry - Continuous measurement of twist, cant, top and line, especially during adjacent works.
- Slope & Earthworks -Early warning of movement in cuttings and embankments, particularly after heavy rainfall.
- Ground & Tunnel -Settlement, convergence and deformation monitoring to protect tunnels and assets next to the railway.
- Survey - Automated and precise survey of track and structures, combined with sensor data.
All data is available on one online platform (Infrastructure Intelligence), with configurable alerts and expert reporting, backed by our specialist inspection teams.
- Read more about Wind Turbines
DYWIDAG provides structural health monitoring for wind turbine towers and foundations, from concept and installation through to data analysis and repair.
We monitor tendon force, tower movement, vibration, strain and corrosion risk. Our engineers then help owners and operators plan maintenance around each tower’s actual condition.
- Monitoring Concept & Sensor Selection - We define what to measure, where to measure it and which sensors to use for each tower type, including both DYWIDAG and third-party systems.
- Installation & Commissioning - Our teams install the system or support your own crews, with remote commissioning and training. Installation can be timed with construction, routine inspection or repowering.
- Data & Platform - Our Infrastructure Intelligence platform combines structural and turbine operating data into one health status per tower, with alerts when conditions change.
- Engineering Support - DYWIDAG specialists interpret the data, assess structural significance and recommend the right action, whether that’s inspection, re-stressing or extending inspection intervals.
- Repair & Strengthening - When action is needed, we design and carry out the solution, including tendon re-stressing, segment reinforcement and foundation strengthening.
One partner from first measurement to final repair: fewer routine mobilisations, earlier warning of structural change, and documented evidence for owners, OEMs, authorities and insurers.
- Read more about Construction Sites
DYWIDAG provides monitoring for construction projects, from the first excavation to project handover.
We monitor neighbouring structures, temporary works, anchor loads, concrete temperature, tunnel convergence, and noise, dust and vibration. This helps project teams work safely, protect third-party assets and keep the programme on track.
- Monitoring Concept & Sensor Selection - We plan monitoring around your temporary works design and site risks, defining what to measure, where, and with which sensors. We also set the trigger levels and the response plan that goes with them.
- Installation & Commissioning - Our teams install and commission monitoring systems in step with your programme, or support your own crews. We relocate, extend and remove systems as the works progress.
- Data & Platform - Our Infrastructure Intelligence platform gives the whole project team one view of site conditions, with real-time alerts by email and SMS when trigger levels are reached.
- Engineering Support - DYWIDAG specialists interpret the results, check performance against design assumptions and advise on the next step. This supports the observational method where it’s used.
- Testing & Compliance - We carry out anchor acceptance and lift-off testing, and concrete temperature and maturity monitoring. We also provide noise, dust and vibration reporting to meet planning and consent conditions.
- Response & Remediation - When monitoring shows a problem, we can also design and deliver the fix, including anchor re-stressing, additional anchors, bolts, soil nails, and/or micropiles.
From first excavation to handover, one partner for safer sites, protected neighbours and clear evidence for clients, authorities and third parties.
Why choose DYWIDAG's monitoring services
End-to-End Expertise
From sensor design and installation to data analysis and maintenance support, DYWIDAG delivers complete monitoring solutions from a single partner.
Engineering-Led Solutions
Our monitoring solutions are developed by engineers who understand the challenges of managing complex infrastructure assets.
Actionable Intelligence
Transform real-time monitoring data into clear insights that support safer, faster, and more informed decisions.
Lifecycle Asset Management
Support asset safety, reliability, and performance throughout every stage of the infrastructure lifecycle.
One platform under every sector.
Infrastructure Intelligence is the premier cloud-based sensor monitoring platform, in which readings, thresholds, alarms and reports sit together, whether for a single site or a portfolio of assets.
As a secure software application developed by DYWIDAG, it complements all DYWIDAG services and products, offering a robust data management and analysis solution. Powered by Microsoft Azure, it automatically scales to meet demand, with single sign-on via Microsoft work accounts and granular access control
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Movement with depth, across the array
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Every site and alert state
Specialist monitoring expertise and methods
Structural safety is non-negotiable, and effective monitoring is about foresight. At DYWIDAG, we go beyond data collection, delivering comprehensive solutions to assess structural health across bridges, rail, slopes, excavations, and buildings.
From real-time monitoring to geotechnical and environmental assessments, we use cutting-edge technology—including robotics, fibre optics, and leverage in-house rope access teams—to reach even the most challenging locations.
FAQ's: Your questions answered
What is health monitoring of structures and why is it important?
Health monitoring of structures, often called structural health monitoring, or infrastructure monitoring, is the continuous assessment of a structure’s condition to ensure safety, performance, and longevity. This health monitoring of structures uses sensors and analytics to detect deterioration, damage, and structural movement monitoring in real time, enabling proactive maintenance and risk reduction. From bridges to tunnels and buildings, structural monitoring supports compliance, lifecycle extension, and public safety.
How does structural health monitoring work?
Common methods used for monitoring structural health
Types of sensors used for structural health monitoring
How vibration-based techniques detect structural damage
