HERI – Research Actions Database

Welcome to the HERI Research Actions Database. The database provides details of past and present research actions related to all aspects of hydropower. The database has been structured following the categorisation developed for the HYDROPOWER EUROPE research and innovation agenda, and Strategic Industry Roadmap.

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Development of an environment for integrating physics-based and data-based models for dam monitoring

Description

The NUMA project developed an integrated computational platform for dam safety management by combining physics-based numerical models with data-driven models derived from dam monitoring and auscultation data. Traditionally, these two approaches have been applied independently, which can lead to inconsistent interpretations of dam behaviour and complicate safety-related decision-making. NUMA aimed to overcome this limitation by creating a framework that integrates both modelling approaches, enabling improved calibration of numerical models, more reliable prediction of dam behaviour, earlier application of statistical models, and enhanced assessment of structural safety. The project also developed methodologies for the dynamic adjustment of safety thresholds and improved interpretation of monitoring data to support more effective dam surveillance, risk assessment, and maintenance strategies.

Organisations

  • International Centre for Numerical Methods in Engineering (CIMNE) - Partner
  • Universidad Politécnica de Madrid - Partner

Funding

  • National funding

Specific Funding Sources:
Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad

Level of Action:

National: SPAIN

Applications

Large-hydro, Storage Hydropower

Keywords

Civil / Structural engineering, Dams, Digitalization, Maintenance, Modeling / Simulation

Areas of Research

Research and Innovation Agenda

  • Development of an integrated digital platform combining physics-based numerical models and data-driven approaches to improve dam monitoring, predictive maintenance, and reliability-based safety assessment.

Strategic Industry Roadmap

Last Updated: 30/07/2026 15:58

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NUMA

Start Date
2016
End Date
2018

Budget Range
€100,000 - €500,000

 

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