Elektrogemonitorende

Elektrogemonitorende is a term used in geotechnical and electrical engineering to describe a monitoring approach that combines electrical measurements with geophysical sensing to observe the condition of infrastructure and subsurface environments. The concept integrates data on electric fields, resistivity, and subsurface properties with seismic or vibrational data to enable simultaneous assessment of structural health and geotechnical conditions.

Methodology: The system employs networks of electrodes, probes, and sensors to measure electrical resistivity, potential differences, and electromagnetic fields, along with ground-motion sensors such as geophones or accelerometers. Data are collected in real time and fused in a central platform or edge-computing unit, enabling trend analysis, anomaly detection, and visualization.

Applications: Potential uses include monitoring electrical distribution networks for insulation integrity, assessing slope stability, dam and tunnel health, bridge foundations, and mine environments where changes in moisture, salinity, or stress influence both electrical properties and ground motion.

Advantages and limitations: The approach provides earlier warning of failures and a richer view of subsurface and structural conditions, but it requires higher upfront and maintenance costs, complex data integration, and specialized interpretation.

See also: Electrical resistivity tomography; geophysics; structural health monitoring; sensor networks.