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Tiltmeters are used to monitor changes in the tilt of a
structure. Tilt changes may be caused construction activities, such as
excavation, tunneling, and dewatering, that affect the ground that supports
the structure. Changes in tilt may also result from loading of a structure,
such as the loading of a dam during impoundment, the loading of a diaphram
wall during excavation, or the loading of a bridge deck due to wind and
traffic.
Typical applications for tiltmeters include:
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Monitoring stabilization measures, such as pressure
grouting and underpinning.
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Monitoring structures for the effects of tunneling and
excavating.
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Evaluating the performance of bridges, beams, and dams
under load.
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Monitoring the stability of structures in landslide
areas.
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Monitoring the deflection and deformation of retaining
walls.
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Monitoring convergence and other movements in tunnels.
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Providing early warning of threatening deformations,
allowing time for corrective action to be taken or, if necessary, for safe
evacuation of the area.
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Portable
Tiltmeter
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