An instrument used to measure small changes in inclination, slope, or rotation of a structure or ground surface. It continuously monitors angular movement and is often used in tunnels, retaining walls, dams, and buildings to detect settlement or instability.
RTS is an advanced surveying instrument that automatically tracks and measures targets like prisms without manual operation. It records precise 3D coordinates (X, Y, Z) over time, making it widely used in geotechnical monitoring, construction, and structural health assessments.
Device that tracks ground settlement or heave by measuring the position of magnetic rings along a borehole. It helps assess deep ground movement at different soil or rock layers.
The process of checking whether a design meets its specified requirements and functions as intended. It ensures accuracy, safety, and compliance before moving to construction, manufacturing, or implementation.
The process of managing, supervising, and verifying construction activities to ensure they meet design specifications, safety standards, timelines, and quality requirements. It involves monitoring progress, resources, and compliance throughout a project.
A derived instrument is not a physical sensor but a virtual one that calculates parameters using data from multiple instruments. For example, convergence (distance change between two points) and differential settlement (relative movement between two points) are derived values computed from sensors like 3D prisms or leveling points. Such instruments enable advanced data modeling and provide a clearer understanding of complex site behavior.
Composite Instruments combine multiple sensors in one unit to monitor parameters like displacement, strain, or pressure. Installed in structures or boreholes, they provide integrated data, simplifying measurement and interpretation for geotechnical monitoring.
A geotechnical instrument used to monitor structural movement in three dimensions (X, Y, Z). Unlike sensors that stream data, it is read manually or automatically by a total station. Commonly installed on structures, railways, or with inclinometers, it provides accurate and easy-to-interpret displacement data.
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