Settlement and deformation monitoring
Settlement and deformation monitoring measures how much a building or the ground moves over time. YAZ Development uses automated total stations, monitoring prisms and tilt and vibration sensors, with regular reports, on projects in Saudi Arabia.
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When you need it
- Buildings next to excavation, piling or tunnelling
- New structures settling under load
- High-rise verticality and creep
- Retaining walls and slopes
- Evidence that movement stays within agreed limits
How monitoring works
- Agree monitoring points, limits and frequency
- Install monitoring prisms or sensors and stable control
- Take a baseline reading
- Read at the agreed frequency, manually or automatically
- Report trends against alert and action levels
What you receive
A baseline survey, scheduled readings, trend charts against agreed alert and action levels, and regular reports in the format your engineer requires.
Instruments we use
Automated monitoring total stations, monitoring prisms, and tilt and vibration sensors, tied to stable control points.
Related project experience
Projects where YAZ carried out surveying or laser scanning related to this service. Open each project to see YAZ’s exact surveying scope.
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Common questions
What is the difference between settlement and deformation monitoring?
Settlement is vertical movement, how much a structure or ground sinks. Deformation covers any change in shape or position, including horizontal movement and tilt.
How often are readings taken?
Frequency is agreed with the engineer for the project: from periodic manual readings to continuous automated readings with alerts, depending on the risk.
Does YAZ provide automated monitoring?
Yes. YAZ provides structural and geotechnical monitoring using automated total stations, prisms and tilt and vibration sensors, with regular reports.
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