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Vibrating Wire Piezometers

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Vibrating Wire Piezometers

The SISGEO Vibrating Wire Piezometers are designed to measure pore water pressure in soils for various geotechnical applications. These sensors are typically used in boreholes, embankments, wells, or standpipe piezometers.

The main applications include monitoring slope stability, groundwater levels, dewatering systems, and uplift pressures in dams. These piezometers are built for long-term stability, offering features such as built-in surge protection, a temperature sensor, and hermetically sealed construction to ensure reliability in harsh environments.

The device uses vibrating wire technology to measure pressure changes and is available with various filter types like LAE (Low Air Entry) filter and HAE (High Air Entry) filter to suit different soil conditions.

Working Principle:

The Vibrating Wire Piezometer operates based on the principle of vibrating wire technology. Here's a brief explanation of its working principle:

  1. Vibrating Wire: Inside the piezometer, there is a small wire that is tensioned. When a pressure is applied to the sensor, it causes a deflection in the diaphragm that alters the tension on the wire.
  2. Change in Vibration Frequency: As the tension on the wire changes, its natural vibration frequency also changes. The piezometer measures this change in frequency.
  3. Measurement of Pressure: The frequency shift is directly proportional to the applied pressure, allowing the instrument to measure the pore water pressure accurately.
  4. Signal Conversion: The frequency shift is then converted into an electrical signal that can be read by a data acquisition system.

This method is highly accurate and reliable, as it is immune to electrical noise and ensures precise long-term measurements, even in challenging environmental conditions.

Typically, the user should select bill of materials based on deployment scenario:

  1. Vibrating Wire Piezometers: Vibrating wire piezometers are designed to measure pore water pressure in soils across various geotechnical monitoring applications.
  2. Filters: For soil and water filtration, specific to the conditions of the installation.
  3. Data Logging Interface: This is the interface that allows the tiltmeter to connect with compatible data loggers for data collection and monitoring.
  • MIND Portable Readout: A compact, multichannel readout unit for local readings of Sisgeo instruments.
  • CRD-400 READOUT: CRD-400 is a new generation multipurpose readout designed to take readings of all instruments including vibrating wire.
  • WR-Log Wireless Node: Wireless data transmission and remote monitoring through the node.
  • OMNIAlog Datalogger: Centralized data collection for remote monitoring and analysis.

Applications of vibrating wire piezometers

  • Groundwater Monitoring: Used to measure pore water pressure in soil and groundwater for monitoring and assessing the behaviour of various structures.
  • Slope Stability Monitoring: Essential in monitoring the stability of slopes, embankments, and excavations to detect changes in pore pressure that could signal failure or movement.
  • Dams and Reservoirs: Utilized for monitoring the pressure within dams, reservoirs, and their foundations, providing critical data to ensure their structural integrity.
  • Tunnelling and Underground Works: Helps assess the water pressure in tunnels and other underground constructions to avoid adverse effects on their stability.
  • Pile Foundations: Used to monitor the pressure in piles and deep foundations, especially in projects involving significant construction work in challenging soil conditions.
  • Dewatering Systems: Employed to monitor the effectiveness of dewatering systems, ensuring proper functioning in construction sites, particularly in sensitive areas.
  • Uplift Pressure Measurement: Used in detecting uplift pressures beneath structures like dams, levees, or other large infrastructure to prevent damage.

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