Gravity Dams present several challenges, from foundation bearing strength during the design phase, to stable concrete cooling, and long-term health monitoring. With sensors that can measure temperature and strain, MS Barracuda’s SHM is the perfect solution to gravity dam monitoring. With all the factors combating dam infrastructure, rest assured that MS Barracuda’s market leading technology is here for your success.
Learn More Get in TouchOur expert team approaches each dam as a unique system, and will work with you to establish a successful monitoring program to suit the specific needs of your gravity dam.
Our objective is to provide actionable information, through MS Barracuda’s SHM system, to ensure the longevity and safety of the dam as well as optimizing its operational management.
MS Systems fiber-optic sensing systems, deployed in combination with FBG and a distributed fiber-optic sensing cable and MEMS, provides precise, real-time information on infrastructure changes.
Through successfully implementing monitoring systems across the world, we have the experience and expertise to tackle dam-monitoring projects both big and small.
We’d be happy to discuss your objectives with you and share how we can help set up a successful monitoring system for your gravity dam.
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MS Barracuda offers our customers a dam monitoring system that provides instant information to quickly and precisely determine problems as they arise, helping them make an informed decision.
MS Barracuda’s Distributed Structural Health Monitoring (DSHM) approach provides our customers with a complete solution, utilizing ultra-sensitive sensors, such as: MEMS, fiber optics, etc.
Monitor infrastructure degradation and receive warning notifications to perform preventative maintenance and ensure safety to the surrounding region.
Actively monitor the dam’s elements to accurately assess the current condition of the structure and establish a maintenance plan to perform repairs as needed.
Assure that the performance of your new or existing dam meets both design and code specifications.
Gain increased knowledge and insight about the materials and environmental impacts influencing your system.
Get an immediate status update about the dam’s health, including possible damage and failures, following adverse events.
MS Barracuda’s Structural Health Monitoring system can be deployed to effectively address both continuous monitoring and portable testing needs.
Customers seeking a dynamic system to perform diagnostics on the current health of a structure will achieve their goals with the MS Barracuda system.
For customers looking to collect data and provide ongoing information on the behavior and health of their structure, the MS Barracuda SHM platform is ideally suited for long-term monitoring needs.
Let MS Systems become your trusted partner for your dam’s SHM. We provide innovative solutions that serve our customers needs through ultra-reliable performance and long product life. We believe in providing clear information about each service we offer, and the standards we aim to achieve. Our experts will guide all phases of the project, from system design, installation, commissioning and training.
Our team of experts will work closely with you during design, technology selection, and system optimization.
MS Systems provides service and support during and after installation, with a wide range of additional services and extended global warranties for every system we supply.
MS Systems provides ongoing technical support from installation, commissioning and beyond.
MS Systems provides a unique approach to structural health monitoring, delivering real-time data and analysis for our customers to reduce downtime by monitoring assets and notifying key members before it reaches a critical state.
