Method Statement for Installation Tiltmeter

Method Statement for Installation Tiltplate and Monitoring

(Guide Lines: Slope Indicator Manual)

Introduction:
Changes in tilt can occur when nearby construction activity affects the ground that
supports the structure. Portable tiltmeter is used to monitor the changes in the
inclination of a structure. Tiltmeter data can provide an accurate history of movement
of a structure and early warning of potential structure damage. The typical
application includes:
- Monitor rotation caused by mining, tunneling, soil compaction, or
excavation.
- Monitor rotation of concrete dams and retaining walls.
The Tiltmeter includes a number of tilt plates, the portable tiltmeter, and a readout
unit.

Operation:
The portable tiltmeter uses a force-balanced servo-accelerometer to measure
inclination. To obtain tilt readings, the operator connects the tiltmeter to the readout
unit and positions the tiltmeter on the tilt plate. With the (+) marking on the sensor
base plate aligned with peg 1. The operator then notes the displayed reading, rotates
the tiltmeter 1800, and obtains a second reading. Later, the two readings are
averaged to cancel sensor offset.

Changes in tilt are found by comparing the current reading to the initial reading. A
positive value indicates tilt in the direction of peg 1 (peg 1 down, peg 3 up). A
negative value indicates tilt in the direction of peg 3.

The metric tiltmeter and indicator deliver a resolution of 8 arc seconds or 0.004 mm
of movement over the 101 mm base of the tilt plate. The English tiltmeter and
indicator deliver a resolution of 10 arc seconds or 200 micro-inches of movement.

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Method Statement for Installation Tiltmeter

Installation Option (1) by drilling method

- mark the location to be installed
- mount the tilt plates on the structure in specified location
- ceramic tilt plates are bonded to the structure
- bronze tilt plates can be bonded or screwed to the surface

Installation Option (2) by epoxy method

- mark the location to be installed
- place epoxy compound or equivalent and mount the tile plates on the
structure in specified location
- tilt plates can be bounded to the surface using by epoxy compound or
equivalent
- initial reading is taken based on epoxy compound rigidity between the
structure and the tiltplate

Figure_Tilt meter and Tilt Plate

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