Instrumentation and Monitoring

Blackstone Engineering has expertise in the design and installation of instrumentation and monitoring systems. Our approach includes developing an understanding of site/project specific failure modes and risks. We then recommend specific instrumentation to monitor those parameters. We work on all types of projects including slopes, dams, levees and excavations in all phases of design / construction and operation. Our team has experience in the installation of several types of downhole and surface instruments and interconnection with Automatic data Acquisition Systems. We can also provide review of existing systems.

Instrumentation we are familiar with includes:

Standpipe and Fully Grouted Piezometers
Inclinometers and Tilt Meters
Weirs and Flumes
Temperature
Settlement systems
Load, Pressure and Stress monitoring
Fiber Optic Temperature and Strain
Dataloggers and fully automated Data Acquisition Systems with readouts and alarms
Remote Sensing and deformation monitoring with LiDAR, InSAR, Drones, Laser Distance Meters, Conventional survey
Geophysical Methods
Underwater sensing technologies
Design of Custom instruments and Tooling

We can also assist with::

Instrument installations, reading and data reporting
Piezometer response testing, cleaning and repairs
Foundation drain response testing and cleaning