Various types of Instruments used in Ground Monitoring and Structural Monitoring available from manufacturers.
Below are various types of ground monitoring and pore-water pressure instruments. This suite of instruments is popular with designers in evaluating settlement and displacement in ‘soft soils’ from applied loads during embankment construction.
Below are various types of ground monitoring and pore-water pressure instruments. This suite of instruments is popular with designers in evaluating settlement and displacement in ‘soft soils’ from applied loads during embankment construction.
Vertical Inclinometer
Monitoring lateral movements
Horizontal Profile Gauge
Monitoring settlement or heave across the entire embankment
Settlement Plate
Monitoring settlement or heave in a localised area
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Magnetic Extensometer
Monitoring settlement or heave at various depths
VW Piezometer
Monitoring soil pore-water pressure and ground water levels
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Below are types of Instruments used in Structural Monitoring available from manufacturers.
Tiltmeter
Load/Pressure Cell
Beam Sensor
Jointmeter
Weldable Strain Gauge
