Using Resensys wireless tiltmeters to monitor retaining walls surpasses the effectiveness of traditional surveying methods

The stability of retaining walls in geotechnical terms is crucial for the structural support of bridges, buildings, and other structures dependent on the wall. Multiple factors pose a threat to the stability of these retaining walls. For example, if the drainage holes in a retaining wall fail to function properly, water accumulation behind the wall may lead to a substantial increase in pore pressure. This elevated pore pressure, in turn, can result in the formation of cracks, instability in wall panels, or even complete structural failure. Other contributing factors to instability encompass nearby construction activities, mudslides, foundation instability, and settlement.

When dealing with concerns about instability, the usual method for monitoring a wall includes the application of surveying techniques. Nevertheless, surveying is a time-consuming and labor-intensive procedure. For example, if a wall undergoes weekly surveys during construction, there could be a delay of up to a week in detecting any troubling movements arising from construction activities. This delayed detection could pose a significant risk. Resensys wireless tiltmeter SenSpot, offers an impressive resolution of 0.00016 degrees, offer uninterrupted monitoring of the wall. The moment any movement or instability is identified, email and text message notifications are immediately dispatched.