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Purpose of monitoring
Every instrument on a project should be selected and placed to assist in answering a
specific question: if there is no question, there should be no instrumentation..
(Dunnicliff, 1999).
Surface settlement
Heave of excavation
1.1 Benefits
Observational method
2. Parameter to be monitored
Horizontal deformation
Excess pore water pressures in ground that will dissipate over time and cause
movement.
Trigger limits
Devise action for each hazard warning level and ensuring the necessary
manpower, machinery and materials will be available.
Identify zones of influence. (high risk sites, catchments areas and topographical
maps).
Use simple type of instrumentation system that will enable the desired data to be
obtained.
- readout units
- embedded components
Plan maintenance.
- Readouts units
- Field terminals
- Embedded components
Frequency of monitoring
Alert the Engineer when the magnitude of data change exceed predetermined
critical magnitude.
8.5 Report
Submission date
Borehole Log
Settlement Marker
Settlement Gauge
Standpipe Piezometer
Pneumatic Piezometer
Inclinometer