Descriptions
The system comprises a slimline detachable probe, a lightweight robust elongation-resistant cable, lightweight reel with Bluetooth communication to the smart android readout device, with a user-friendly app, plus storage and carry cases for all components.
The probe is fitted with industry standard MEMS biaxial sensors together with a signal conditioning board allowing the calibration factors to be stored within the probe. A digital output signal via the reel is sent to the Smart android device where it is converted to engineering units.
The double Vectran® reinforced cable and depth markers have been designed and tested with weight up to 40 kg to ensure their long-term stability.
To ensure data is not compromised by electro-magnetic interference and thus become inaccurate, even on noisy sites, the system has been designed and fitted with full 360 degree EMC protection within the probe, cable and reel and is fully tested in accordance with CE and FCC requirements.
System Comprises
- MEMS Digital probe & carry case
- Lightweight robust cable & reel
- Bluetooth communication
- Android Smart Device readout
- Intuitive android app
- Connectivity via FTP, API, email
- 360° EMC protection throughout
Case Studies
Blisworth Embankment
As part of Network Rail’s extensive track upgrading on the London to Birmingham line, the Blisworth embankment required significant upgrading and reinforcement. The reinforcement of the embankment involved the use of cast in-situ bored piles to ‘stitch together’ the embankment.
Blisworth Embankment Case Study
Barton-on-Sea Cliffs
A major landslip at Eden Brows, Armathwaite, in Cumbria occurred along the Carlisle to Settle railway in February 2016 following Storm Desmond in December the previous year.
It was estimated that 500,000 tonnes of earth had slipped down the embankment towards the River Eden causing the collapse and shutdown of the existing railway line.
A wide range of remedial packages were carried out including the installation of 198 660mm diameter piles for a contiguous retaining wall at depths between 18- 20m and with a tolerance of only 25mm in both plan and verticality.
The piles would also support a reinforced concrete slab for the newly-laid railway line.
As part of the design verification, lateral loading was carried out on a test pile to quantify the deflections under load.
Barton-on-Sea Cliffs Case Study
Eden Brows Landslip
A major landslip at Eden Brows, Armathwaite, in Cumbria occurred along the Carlisle to Settle railway in February 2016 following Storm Desmond in December the previous year.
It was estimated that 500,000 tonnes of earth had slipped down the embankment towards the River Eden causing the collapse and shutdown of the existing railway line.
A wide range of remedial packages were carried out including the installation of 198 660mm diameter piles for a contiguous retaining wall at depths between 18- 20m and with a tolerance of only 25mm in both plan and verticality.
The piles would also support a reinforced concrete slab for the newly-laid railway line.
As part of the design verification, lateral loading was carried out on a test pile to quantify the deflections under load.
Eden Brows Landslip Case Study
