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    Table 2 below summarizes an instrumentation scheme that can be used to monitor deep excavations.

    Instruments, like inclinometers, horizontal & vertical extensometers, piezometer, tiltmeters, strain

    gages and load cellsalong with surveying methodsare extensively used.

    Inclinometers may be placed in boreholes in the soil and/or in piles or diaphragm walls. Load cells on struts

    or anchor heads are very useful in checking calculated loads. Strain gages are used in monitoring stress on

    struts or in piles and diaphragm walls.

    A word of caution - redundancy in instrumentation must be provided to account for damage that may occurduring construction activity. This is very important, especially at critical locations.

    Type Instrument Purpose Related problem

    Groundwater

    table/ piezometric

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    Water Standpipe Change in groundwater

    level

    Seepage and ground

    subsidence

    Piezometer Change in piezometric

    level

    Consolidation settlement uplift

    or weakening of soil

    Lateral

    movement

    Inclinometer Lateral ground movement

    & deflection of retaining

    walls

    Instability of retaining system

    and adjacent structures

    Stress/load Vibrating wire strain

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    Stress along strut member Over-load of struts

    Load cell Axial load on strut

    Sister bar Stress in rebar of concrete

    retaining structure

    Over-load of reinforcing bars

    Earth pressure

    cell/jackout pressure

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    Earth pressure distribution

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    Over-stress of earth retaining

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    Settlement/heave Surface settlementpoint

    Ground surface settlement Movement of surroundingground and damage to

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    Building/utility

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    Settlement of adjacent

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    Instability of structures

    Settlement gage Continuous settlement of

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    Extensometer Vertical ground

    movements in various

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    Deep ground movement

    Tilt/crack Tilt plate/tiltmeter Tilt of structures Instability of structures

    Crack meter Cracks on structure

    surface

    Uneven settlement of

    structures

    Vibration Vibration sensor Vibration effect to adjacent

    properties

    Disturbance to foundation

    soils and structures

    Table 2: Instrumentation for deep excavation

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    Table 3 below provides guidelines for the installation of instruments:

    Instrument Position Installation

    Water Standpipe Along excavation boundaries and within

    anticipated groundwater drawdown zone

    Not shallower than depth of excavation

    Piezometer In compressible layers where

    consolidation is anticipated or belowbase of potential uplift structures

    At various depths in compressible layer

    or expected sensitive location

    Inclinometer At most critical location generally mid-

    span of excavation boundaries or near

    sensitive structures

    Embedded in rigid base beyond

    movement influence zone but not

    shallower than depth of Excavation

    Vibrating wire

    strain gage

    On selected strut members Web of steel member

    Load cell On selected strut members Axial

    Sister bar On selected reinforcement Axial

    Earth/jackout

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    On selected retaining wall panel Wall surface in contact with soil

    Surface settlement

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    Along excavation boundaries and critical

    sections perpendicular to excavation

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    At 5 m to 10 m spacing and according to

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    Building/utility

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    On selected columns of structures On surface of structural member after

    removal of paint and loose plaster

    Extensometer Within anticipated stress influence zone Various depth zones

    Settlement gauge On selected columns of structures On surface of structural member after

    removal of paint and loose plaster

    Tilt plate/tilt meter On selected columns of structures On surface of structural member after

    removal of paint and loose plaster

    Crack meter On surface of selected structural

    members

    On surface of structural member after

    removal of paint and loose plaster

    Vibration Sensor At sensitive structure locations Fixed or portable

    Table 3: General guideline for installations of these instruments

    4. Planning a proper instrumentation scheme

    An instrumentation scheme should be properly planned and result oriented. It should provide for safety

    during construction activity and if required even after that. The following should be taken into consideration:

    4.1 Site and project conditions

    Site and project conditions such as type of soil, depth & size of excavation, method of construction and

    location/type of structures in zone of influence should to be carefully analyzed during planning of the

    instrumentation system.

    Instrumentation scheme varies from location to location. It should be carefully decided after review of all

    data available for the project and the site.

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    4.2 Selection of monitoring instruments

    Several types of instruments are available. Only the right type must be used to provide engineers with

    correct information on behavior of ground and structure during excavation, taking into consideration

    absolute safety during construction. In selection of instruments table 2 provides some guidelines.

    4.3 Layout of instrument locations

    Selecting proper locations of instruments is as important. Instruments should be installed at the mostcritical and representative locations to accurately monitor influence of excavation on surrounding properties

    to determine response of ground & retaining system and to ensure the safety of construction. Table 3

    provides guidelines for planning instrumentation locations.

    4.4 Technical specifications and method statements

    Technical specification should include type of instrument, range, precision and accuracy etc. Method

    statements including notes for installation should be properly prepared. It is important that required

    specifications are fully complied with and installation is carried out under the supervision of a competent

    geotechnical engineer. Initial instrumentation data should be properly recorded and reflected in later

    interpretation works.

    4.5 Checking and maintenance procedure

    Instruments must be maintained in good working condition throughout the monitoring period in order to

    ensure validity and accuracy of monitoring readings, especially during long periods of monitoring or

    frequent applications. Regular checking and calibration at specified intervals should be carried out to verify

    instrument specifications including those of sensors, read-out loggers and reference points used in the

    monitoring works.

    4.6 Frequency of monitoring

    Monitoring frequency must be properly planned based upon sequence of construction and type of

    measurement. For example, more frequent monitoring is needed for inclinometers during excavation inview of its sensitivity to excavation sequences, e.g. excavation and installation, pre-loading and removal of

    struts and the importance of movement magnitudes to site safety.

    Representative initial readings of all installed instruments must be properly established prior to

    commencement of major site activities to ensure reliable reference for future comparison.

    4.7 Control values and action plan

    Two typical control values namely alert level and action level are commonly adopted during deep

    excavation. These are determined by designer based on result of analysis and his professional judgment.

    4.8 Data processing and interpretationTimely analysis of instrument readings by competent geotechnical engineers is essential for control of

    safety during construction and instituting effective prevention measures (if required) for minimizing

    detrimental effects and possible failure in deep excavation. Employment of an independent specialist

    organization for Instrumentation and Monitoring is highly recommended.

    Verification of instrument readings during monitoring stage by constantly checking top level of water

    standpipes, top level and co-ordinates of inclinometer casing, reference benchmark for settlement survey

    and surface protection to instruments is an essential part of any instrumentation and monitoring program.

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    Reproduced below are some typical instrumentation results at a Project in Abu Dhabi, UAE:

    Typical monitoring results: inclinometer in D-wall

    Typical monitoring results: standpipe piezometer inside excavation area

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    Typical monitoring results: extensometer outside D-wall

    Typical monitoring results: Anchor load cell for ground anchors

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    Typical monitoring results: t ilt meter for adjacent structures

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    Typical monitoring results: building settlement point

    Typical monitoring results: multilevel piezometer outs ide D-wall

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    Interpretation of the above data aims at:

    Ensuring construction is carried out safely and to provide data for modifying construction procedure, if

    necessary.

    Ensuring that adjacent structures are safe during and after construction.

    Providing data for evaluating situation should some structure be endangered and preparing

    contingency measures should action be needed to safeguard these structures.

    Providing data for taking remedial measures should some structure suffer from damage and evaluating

    effectiveness of such measures.

    Providing data for clarifying responsibility in legal cases.

    Proving data for back analyses for refining design procedures and enhancing construction technology.

    5. Case studies

    5.1 Office and residential tower, Abu Dhabi, UAE

    The office and residential tower will have 27 levels.

    Instrumentation has been provided to monitor behavior ofdiaphragm wall and settlement caused due to dewatering and

    deep excavation. Toe level of D-wall is -20 m and final

    excavation level is -12 m. Instrumentation scheme for

    monitoring works is as follows:

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    Excavation level at -10 m

    Inclinometer installed in

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    Strain gages for struts

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    5.3 Jumeirah village, Dubai, UAE

    Jumeirah Village encompasses more than 6,000 spaciously constructed villas and town houses set amidst

    luscious landscaping and unsurpassed leisure and lifestyle amenities to provide a great living experience

    for its residents. For monitoring lateral movement and load on diaphragm wall at JOURI 5 and JOURI 6

    (part of Jumeirah village development), client specified installation of inclinometers and strain gages. Toe

    level of D-wall was at -19.0 m and excavation level was at -15.50 m. List of instruments used is as follows:

    Description Depth/Position Monitoring Frequency Qty.

    Inclinometer 19 mWeekly

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    Embedment strain gage At four levels in d-wall panel 16

    Strutting works on site Inclinometer in D-wall

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    Stain gage on pipe strut (close view)

    Load Cell on strut (close view)

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    5.4 Al Quds Tower, Doha, Qatar

    The 101 floors, 420 m tower project presents a real challenge for the creation of an innovative and

    magnificent human habitat as one of the greatest landmarks of Doha.The target is to host more than 2,000

    inhabitants in an icon building that could be symbolically linked with Al Quds through an analogy with the

    Dome of the Rock at Jerusalem. The Arabic name of Jerusalem is Al Quds or Baitul Maqdis. The golden

    Dome of Rock at Jerusalem is one of the most important and ancient monument of Islamic culture.

    According to Islam, it is the place where prophet Muhammad ascended to God in the heavens and

    symbolically the Al Quds Tower would do the same.

    The foundation works includes a diaphragm wall all around the structure. The toe level of diaphragm wall isat -30 m. Excavation level is up to -24 m. A large quantity of instruments as per specification of designers

    were supplied and installed during excavation/foundation works and behavior of diaphragm wall was

    closely monitored.

    The site is surrounded by a number of high rise buildings. Before constructing the diaphragm wall and the

    start of excavation, a pre-construction condition survey of all the buildings in the zone of influence was

    undertaken.

    The foundation and the diaphragm walls were constructed by of Ammico Contracting Co. W.L.L.

    Instrumentation for the diaphragm wall was provided by the Encardio-rite Group of Companies.

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    Inclinometer in diaphragm wall

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    Description of instruments supplied:

    Instruments Qty.

    Inclinometer- 30 m 20

    Jack out pressure cell 15

    Anchor bolt load cell 12

    Sister bar 30

    Tilt plate 10

    Portable tilt meter 1

    Crack meter- 50 mm 10

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    6. Concluding remarks

    It is seen that Instrumentation and monitoring plays an important role at both design and construction

    stages. The construction of high rise buildings and other structures through deep excavation is well

    benefited from the instrumentation and monitoring program. The data observed from monitoring

    instrumentation as described above, provides verification of design assumptions. It also helps to manage

    the construction in a safe and controlled manner, protecting adjacent buildings/structures. The researches

    carried out, based on the instrument readings obtained during ongoing excavation works, have greatlyenhanced the construction technology in several parts of the world.

    Based on our successful experience, it is recommended that:

    1. In construction projects of significant size, particularly those involving deep excavations in densely

    populated area, sufficient emphasis be given to instrumentation and monitoring.

    2. More importantly, specialists must be engaged in processing, interpreting and utilizing the data

    obtained.

    3. Web based remote Data Monitoring Services (WDMS) from Encardio-rite makes instrument data

    available online. The service can be judicially used for monitoring displacement & ground water

    pressure in the diaphragm wall or in its vicinity, or to provide relevant information related to safetyof construction works and associated buildings, to various authorized personnel like engineer,

    client, consultants, project manager etc.

    Encardio-rite WDMS consists of a data collection agent, a data base server and a web server

    software hosted on a high integrity server machine that periodically collects data from remote

    EDAS-10 data loggers, which can be geographically spread over a large area, over cell phone

    network. The web server then makes this data available over the internet so that a user can view

    the logged data using a suitable web browser like Microsoft Internet Explorer from virtually

    anywhere in the world.

    The WDMS allows the user to view the data from any transducer connected to the remote

    datalogger over a selected time period in either a tabular spread sheet type format or as a graph. Agraphic like a map, ground plan or a photograph can be put on the opening screen marked with

    installed sensors. The WDMS can also be programmed to send SMS alert messages to selected

    users as soon as any sensor data crosses its predefined alarm levels.

    Encardio-rite provides a complete range of geotechnical and structural instrumentation along with technical

    support to the construction industry in form of installation, monitoring, method statements, manuals,

    application notes, etc. such that it can benefit and improve its quality of work and competitiveness.