Vibrating Wire Liquid Settlement System
DESCRIPTION
The RST Vibrating Wire Liquid Settlement System SSVW105 monitors settlement or heave in soils and different types of man-made structures such as embankments, and earth and rockfil dams. The system consists of a fluid body, reservoir, flexible tubing, and sensor and readout unit.
A vibrating wire pressure sensor is attached to a settlement plate located at the point to be monitored, and connected via two liquid-filled tubes extending laterally to a reservoir located on stable ground. The sensor measures the hydraulic head of liquid between the sensor and reservoir locations. The liquid filled tubes can also be flushed.
APPLICATIONS
- Preload consolidation monitoring.
- Embankment construction control.
- Subsidence monitoring.
- Monitor settlement or heave.
QUICK SPECS
- Standard Ranges of 7, 17, 35 m
- Resolution/Sensitivity of 0.05% F.S.
- System Accuracy of 0.1% F.S.
- Temperature Range of -20°C to +80°C.