Objective evidence
Recorded levels show whether limits were reached and when.
Structural Monitoring
Vibration / Crack Monitoring
Sensor-based tracking of vibration levels and crack movement in structures and their surroundings.
Overview
Vibration monitors record ground and structural vibration, for example from construction or traffic activity, while crack sensors track changes in crack width over time. Together they document whether structures remain within agreed limits and whether a crack is active or stable.
Vibration from piling, blasting, traffic or machinery can worry neighbours and damage sensitive structures. Recording vibration levels and crack movement gives an objective record of what actually happened, replacing disputes with data.
- Vibration and noise monitoring
- Crack-width tracking over time
- Records suitable for condition documentation
- Useful before, during and after nearby works
Key Benefits
Protect neighbouring structures
Live limits let site teams adjust methods before damage occurs.
Fewer disputes
Before-and-after crack records document condition fairly for all parties.
Fit for many sources
Blasting, piling, rail and road traffic, and heavy machinery can all be monitored.
Where It Is Used
- Piling, demolition and blasting sites
- Structures beside metro or rail works
- Heritage and sensitive buildings
- Machinery foundations and plant
How We Work
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1
Pre-condition survey
Photograph and record existing cracks and the state of nearby structures.
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Set limits
Agree vibration criteria and crack-movement alert levels.
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3
Install monitors
Place vibration monitors and crack gauges at the critical points.
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Record and report
Log events, notify on exceedances and issue summary reports.
What You Receive
- Pre-condition survey record
- Vibration event logs
- Crack-width trend records
- Exceedance notifications and summary report
Frequently Asked Questions
What is measured?
Ground or structure vibration (peak particle velocity and frequency) and the opening or shear movement of cracks.
When should monitoring start?
Before the work begins, so a baseline exists to compare against.
Have an infrastructure testing or monitoring requirement?
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