Piezometers 101: An Essential Tool for Geotechnical Monitoring
In the realm of geotechnical engineering, understanding the behavior of soil and rock under various conditions is crucial for the safety and stability of structures. This is where piezometers, a specialized type of geotechnical sensor, play a pivotal role. Piezometers are designed to measure the pressure of fluids, particularly water, within the ground. This data […]
Construction Monitoring: Overcoming Terrain Challenges with Remote Sensor Data Management
Tough Terrain Calls for Remote Sensor Data Solution Nicholas Cheng with Geotechnical & Concrete Engineering (GCE) knew this construction monitoring project would be a challenge. The project called for providing preliminary site data to inform the construction design of the Tsing Yi- Lantau Link, a major new highway planned for the northeastern side of Hong […]
Implementing Effective Vibration Monitoring Programs Webinar: Q&A
This blog post, the third in this webinar series, covers 16 questions raised during this webinar. Answers have been edited for clarity. You can view the webinar below in full. Q: How can we determine if cracks in a structure are caused by settlement, compaction, or construction vibration? A: The most reliable way to differentiate […]
Remote Sensor Data Monitoring Case Study: No More Sinkholes in Fraser, MI
It was Christmas Eve, 2016, and Zachary Carr with FK Engineering was enjoying the first day of his holiday break when his phone rang. It was his boss, with bad news: a huge sewer line had collapsed under a suburban Detroit neighborhood, causing a sinkhole the size of a football field. Houses were being engulfed, […]
5 Best Practices for Implementing Effective Risk-Reduction Vibration Monitoring Programs
This blog post, the second in this webinar series, elaborates on five vibration monitoring best practices in depth. Subsequent posts will highlight a case study Dr. Storesund is actively monitoring in the field and cover the Q&A from this webinar. Webinar Highlights According to Dr. Storesund, there are five primary components to consider when it […]
How Inzwa’s Vibration and Tilt Monitor Improved DRW Associates’ Bottom Line
Joel Kurtz of DRW Associates installed the Inzwa Veva III to monitor vibration and tilt at the Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion project in Columbus, OH. “We had plenty of seismographs on hand for monitoring vibration,” Kurtz said. “To monitor tilt, however, we needed to purchase additional equipment. I thought Inzwa’s ability to measure both […]
