JOIN GEOSHARETECH NOTES & NEWS
This section provides a mixture of technical notes and knowledge articles which we hope will be of interested to those involved in Instrumentation and Monitoring projects.
All articles are written using individual authors’ personal experience and published information from the world of Geotechnical Instrumentation. They are not intended to replace any Engineer’s specification. They are intended for use as guides and education and also provide the opportunity to raise awareness of areas where problems are often encountered within the industry.
Introduction to Vibrating Wire Piezometers
All you've ever wanted to know about Vibrating Wire piezometers including selection and installation.
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Post Brexit – the new UKCA compliance
What the new UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) mark means and when you'll be seeing it.
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HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT VW INSTRUMENTS
How to identify problems in the field through simple resistance diagnostics with readily available equipment.
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An introduction to Tilt Meters
Their types, selection, installation and operation together with toubleshooting.
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EMI – real site examples for monitoring
Looking at occasions when EMI from the most unlikely sources affects the quality of data.
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Portable inclinometer – system components & use
A look at the key features of the Geosense Portable Inclinometer plus installation tips and troubleshooting.
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Introduction to Magnetic Extensometers
Explaining their key components and configurations together with installation considerations.
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Load Cells – unexpected readings
Looking at the effects that mounting, alignment and temperature can have on the data.
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LOAD CELL TYPES
The factors to take into account when deciding which load cell type to use.
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Load Cells in Geotechnical Applications
A look at cell capacity and deciding on safe load limits.
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Grout for borehole instruments
We venture into the murky world of grout to find out what it takes to create the perfect mix.
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