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Geotechnical instruments play a crucial role in dam monitoring by providing valuable data about the structural health and performance of the dam and its foundation. These instruments help engineers and dam operators assess potential risks, ensure safety, and make informed decisions regarding maintenance and operation. Here are some key geotechnical instruments used in dam monitoring.

Piezometers: Detect seepage, assess pore water pressure, and monitor changes in water levels.
Inclinometers: Detect deformations or movements in the dam body or foundation, providing early warning signs of potential instability.
Settlement Plates: Monitor the overall stability of the dam and identify potential areas of concern related to subsidence.
Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR): Identify potential weaknesses, voids, or anomalies in the foundation that could compromise dam stability.
Seismic Sensors: Assess the dam's response to seismic events, evaluate the potential for liquefaction, and understand the impact on structural integrity.
Strain Gauges: Monitor stress and strain in critical areas of the dam structure, helping identify potential failure modes and ensuring compliance with design specifications.
Crack meters: Monitor the progression of cracks, assess their impact on dam integrity, and guide maintenance and repair activities.
Thermal Sensors: Identify potential issues related to temperature differentials, such as thermal-induced stresses or the formation of ice within the dam.
Water Level Sensors: Monitor changes in water levels, assess the dam's hydraulic performance, and provide data for flood control and reservoir management.
Weather Stations: Weather conditions can impact dam performance. Sensors measuring parameters such as wind speed, temperature, and precipitation can provide important data for dam management.
Extra: Depending on the specific dam or site conditions, various sensors can be employed to monitor different parameters and ensure the safety and functionality of the structure Regular and real-time data from these geotechnical instruments enable dam operators to make informed decisions, implement preventive measures, and ensure the long-term stability and safety of the dam structure. Continuous monitoring is essential for early detection of potential issues, allowing for timely interventions and risk mitigation.

Piezometer

Earth & Concrete Pressure Cell

Uplift Pressure Meter

Arc Weldable / Groutable Type Strain Meter

Porous Tube Stand Pipe Piezometer

Shotcrete Stress Cell

Vibrating Wire Anchor Bolt Load Cell

Vibrating Wire Temperature Meter

Vibrating Wire Joint Meter

TRI-AXIAL JOINT METER

Vibrating Wire Type Crack Meter

Vibrating Wire Type Tiltmeter

Portable Tiltmeter (MEMS)

Vibrating Wire Rebar Strain Meter

Inclinometer

Automatic Weather Station

VW Readout Unit

Instrincally Safe VW Readout Unit

Junction Box /Terminal Cum Switch Box

Crack Meter (Mechanical Type)

BI Reflex Targets

Prism Target

Normal Plumb Line

Vibration Monitoring System

Strong Motion Accelerograph

Wireless Data Logger Nodes

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Sensors & Measurements Enterprises (SME) was established in 1997. The company is located in Lucknow, the capital city of Utter pradesh and Presently operates in India through our own marketing team, branch office at Chennai and some agencies.

Sensors & Measurements Enterprises is an 9001:2008 certified organization for design, manufacturing, marketing, installation/ commissioning and servicing of a wide range of very reliable and high quality vibrating wire type geotechnical instruments, SME currently has over 15 employees and around 30 good vendors who regularly works for us and helps us to meet our production targets.

Within a span of years SME through its trained, experienced and technical background people has developed a complete range of vibrating wire sensors of high reliability.

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