Published Mon 3rd Nov 2025
Dams are large, complex structures that require regular monitoring and maintenance to ensure they operate safely and effectively.
Ensuring the long-term safety and integrity of dams requires more than one measurement approach. As part of Eddyfi Technologies’ Remote Monitoring Solutions group, Senceive, Sisgeo and Huggenberger now offer a complete suite of instrumentation and wireless monitoring technologies for a complete understanding of dam behaviour.
Kariba Dam Rehabilitation, Zambia
Sisgeo’s - Geotechnical Intelligence for Dams
With decades of experience in dam safety and hydropower projects worldwide, Sisgeo provides trusted geotechnical instruments that deliver precise, long-term insight into dam stability.
Their systems monitor critical parameters such as:
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Pore water pressure and seepage with piezometers
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Internal and surface deformation with extensometers and inclinometers
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Joint movement, strain, and temperature with vibrating wire sensors and thermometers
These instruments help engineers detect early signs of instability, seepage, or internal erosion, enabling proactive maintenance and preventing costly or catastrophic failures.
Huggenberger’s - Structural Precision & Expertise
With over 460 dams instrumented worldwide, Huggenberger provides high-precision monitoring systems such as Direct and Inverted Pendulums and the automatic Telelot VDD2-3 V4 pendulums. These systems can operate as stand-alone units or be connected in digital chains to Tensologger data acquisition systems, enabling accurate monitoring of concrete dam behavior and the refurbishment of existing installations.
At the forefront of Huggenberger’s technology is the Telelot VDD2-3 V4 a cutting-edge solution that measures pendulum wire coordinates automatically, continuously, and without contact.
Their specialty in structural monitoring means you can track fine-scale movements and structural health with confidence.
Senceive’s Role: Wireless Monitoring & Real-Time Insight
Senceive’s wireless monitoring solutions bring the speed, connectivity and remote access dam owners need. With automated alerts, this makes it possible to act promptly when conditions change. With InfraGuard™ you can detect subtle movements, triggering imagery and sending graded alerts for decision-making in near real-time.
