C18-STANDARD INCLINOMETER CASING

DATASHEET C18
STANDARD INCLINOMETER CASING

PRODUCTS

FEATURES
Soil Instruments Standard Casing is a specially manufactured ABS extrusion with precise key-
ways formed at 90° into the internal surface. The keyways allow for the accurate placing
and orientation of inclinometer instrumentation.
It is joined using rivets, glue and tape to seal against grout ingress. Standard casing is avail-
able with standard and telescoping couplings and a range of bottom and top cap assem-
bles, this ensures most measurement specifications/requirements are met or exceeded.

Simple to install.
Low spiral deep tight groove profile.
Available in 70mm and 85mm OD.
Can be used in conjunction with magnetic extensometers to form a combined
inclinometer/extensometer.

RevisionNo. 01.0 Issue Date:31/07/2006

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STANDARD INCLINOMETER CASING

SPECIFICATIONS
CASING SPECIFICATIONS 70mm OD 85mm OD
Material ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)
Groove Spiral < 0.3° / 3m
Collapse Rating 1960kPA 1770kPA
Bend Rating 3.07kN 2.65kN
Maximum Temperature 80°C
Tensile Strength 705kgF 700kgF
Torque 520Nm 481Nm
CASING DIMENSIONS
Length 3m
Outside Diameter 70mm 85mm
Inside Diameter 62mm 77mm
STANDARD COUPLING DIMENSIONS
Length 160mm 200mm
Outside Diameter 77mm 91mm
Inside Diameter 70mm 85mm
TELESCOPING COUPLING DIMENSIONS
Length 400mm 380mm
Telescoping Range ±75mm
Outside Diameter 77mm 91mm
Inside Diameter 70mm 85mm
WEIGHTS
Casing 2.66kg 3.18kg
End Cap 70g 90g
Top Cap 48g 64g
Lockable Top Cap 554g 654g
Telescoping Coupling 400g 380g
Standard Coupling 136g 236g

CONTACT DETAILS:
Soil Instruments Limited, Bell Lane, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 1QL, United Kingdom
Tel: +44(0)1825 765044 Fax: +44(0)1825 761740
Web: www.soil.co.uk Enquiries: sales@soil.co.uk

Soil Instruments Limited has an ongoing policy of design review and reserves the right to amend these specifications without notice.
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STANDARD INCLINOMETER CASING
TECHNICAL APPLICATIONS
Soil Instruments Standard Casing is a
specially manufactured ABS extrusion
with precise keyways formed at 90°
into the internal face. The keyways
allow for the accurate placing and
orientation of inclinometer probes or
IPIs.
It is joined using rivets, glue and tape
to seal against grout ingress. Both
standard and telescoping couplings
are available along with a range of
bottom and top cap assemblies.
Standard casing is supplied in both
62mm and 77mm ID and is suitable
for most construction and civil engi-
neering projects. It can be used in
boreholes, embedded in fill material,
cast into concrete or attached to
structures. It is designed to deflect
with the ground, materials or structur-
al movement and provide inclination
information over an extended period
of time. (Its useful life only ends when
the movement of the material or
structure causes the casing to shear
or prevents the inclinometer probe
from passing down the full length of
the installation).
INCLINOMETER SYSTEMS PROVIDE
DATA FOR:
SITE INVESTIGATION
Evaluating the soil strength and stabil-
ity.
VERIFICATION OF DESIGN ASSUMP-
TIONS
Installed in structures standard casing
can confirm initial design assumptions
by proving actual movement com-
pared to design predictions.
LONG TERM MONITORING
Long term monitoring of structures
and ground conditions to establish
changes after works have finished.
RevisionNo. 01.0
This information is intended as a general guide. For full installation instructions please refer to the relevant user manual. Our staff are
available to provide technical support or to carry out complete installations as required.
TUNNELS
Detect and record soil movement due
to tunnelling operations.
Verify design assumptions and ele-
ment analysis.
RETAINING WALLS
Measure bending and rotation in the
retaining wall.
LATERALLY LOADED PILES
Monitor bending of piles.
STANDARD CASING AND SOIL
INCLINOMETERS ARE SUITABLE FOR
THE FOLLOWING APPLICATIONS:
SLOPES AND LANDSLIDES
Inclinometer tube is installed to deter-
mine the shear and slip zones and
whether shear is planar or circular.
Correct installation will determine if
the movement is constant, slowing or
accelerating.
DIAPHRAGM OR SHEET PILE WALLS
Inclinometer systems can be used to
ascertain the stability of the retaining For details on:
wall and check that deflections are Quick Drive Inclinometer Casing:
within design assumptions. The system See data sheet: C9-4.
should also show ground movement
For details on:
that could affect other buildings and
can verify the performance of struts Easy Connect Inclinometer
and ground anchors. Casing:
See data sheet: C9.
DAMS
For details on:
Can be used to detect movement in
the downstream and upstream side Digital Bluetooth Inclicnometer:
of the dam and define shear zones in See data sheet: C17.
foundations. Inclinometer systems can For details on In-Place Inclinometer
also monitor deformation of concrete
(to automate installations):
face dams and will determine depth,
direction, magnitude, and rate of See data sheet: C12
movement (i.e. constant, accelerating, For details on In-Site Data
or decelerating). Presentation Software: See data
sheet: C13.
Issue Date:31/07/2006
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STANDARD INCLINOMETER CASING

ORDERING INFORMATION C18- Standard Casing-

Complete Installation
PART NO. DESCRIPTION Lockable
C18-2 STANDARD INCLINOMETER CASING - 70mm OD Top Cap
C18-70.1 Ø70mm Inclinometer Casing, 3m Long
C18-70.2 Coupling, Ø77mm, 160mm length
C18-70.4 Bottom Cap
C18-70.5 Telescoping Coupling, 77mm OD, 400mm length, 75mm range
C18-70.6 Lockable Top Cap Assembly
Casing
C9-1.4 Top Cap
C18-2 STANDARD INCLINOMETER CASING - 85mm OD
C18-85.1 Ø85mm Inclinometer Casing, 3m Long
C18-85.2 Coupling, 91mm OD, 200mm length
C18-85.3 Telescoping Coupling, 91mm OD, 400mm length, 75mm range
C18-85.4 Bottom Cap
C18-85.5 Top Cap
C9-3 INSTALLATION EQUIPMENT Telescoping
C9-3.1 Riveting Kit (Includes; Hand Drill, 3.3mm Drill, Rivets and Rivet Tool (Sufficient for 100m casing) Section
C9-3.2 Rivets (per 1000) for standard couplings (4 Rivets Required per Coupling)
C9-3.3 Rivets (per 1000) for telescoping couplings (4 Rivets Required per Coupling)
W6-4.3 Sealing Tape (1 Roll per 6 Couplings)
C9-3.4 Sealing Mastic (1 Tube per 20 Couplings)
C9-3.5 Mastic Gun External
Spline
W6-1.2 Bentonite Powder (per 25 kg)
C9-3.6 Security Cover
C9-3.7 Lockable Heavy Duty Stopcock Cover
C9-3.8.1 Tube Support Plate for 70mm casing Standard
C9-3.8.2 Tube Support Plate for 85mm casing Coupling

C9-3.9 Drill for rivets, 4.2mm diameter

Rivets
C18-70.1 Standard Casing C9-3.7 Lockable Top Cap

Bottom
Cap

CONTACT DETAILS:
Soil Instruments Limited, Bell Lane, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 1QL, United Kingdom
Tel: +44(0)1825 765044 Fax: +44(0)1825 761740
Web: www.soil.co.uk Enquiries: sales@soil.co.uk

Soil Instruments Limited has an ongoing policy of design review and reserves the right to amend these specifications without notice.