Monitoring Objective
Dam instrumentation must cover internal deformation, local tilt, settlement and changing water conditions. Place instruments around design sections and critical zones to establish long-term, comparable records.
Monitoring Parameters
- Three-dimensional internal displacement and layered settlement
- Fixed-depth tilt and local vibration
- Groundwater level, water temperature and soil moisture
- Construction and reservoir-operation trends
Typical Configuration
The RT-1010 provides long continuous deformation strings with optional groundwater or layered settlement sensing. RT-1020 instruments fixed depths, RT-1030 adds local tilt and vibration, and RT-1040 contributes near-surface moisture and tilt.
Deployment Considerations
Coordinate sensor paths, protective conduit, terminals and loggers with the construction sequence. Where continuous power or communications are unavailable, plan low-power local storage and scheduled field retrieval.
FAQ
Can a shape array monitor groundwater in the same borehole?
The RT-1010 can be configured with integrated groundwater level, water temperature or layered settlement sensing to reduce duplicate drilling. Confirm the configuration before ordering.