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26 August 2026Industrydirk@smemonitoring.co.zaNo Comments

Installing Fully Grouted Vibrating Wire Piezometers

Installing Fully Grouted Vibrating Wire Piezometers Measuring pore water pressure accurately starts long before the first reading appears on a datalogger. Vibrating wire piezometers may be a highly sensitive instruments, but even the best sensor can produce questionable data if…

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Geotechnical Monitoring: Guide to Ground Behaviour & Risk

Geotechnical Monitoring: Understanding Ground Behaviour Before It Becomes a Problem Geotechnical monitoring is an important part of managing risk in civil engineering, construction and infrastructure projects. Structures may be designed to withstand significant loads, but their performance ultimately depends on…

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3 June 2026Industrydirk@smemonitoring.co.zaNo Comments

Digital Inclinometer Systems: Working Principles, Installation & Applications

Digital Inclinometer Systems: How They Work, Installation, and Applications Monitoring ground movement and structural deformation is a critical component of many geotechnical, mining, civil engineering, and infrastructure projects. Whether assessing the stability of a tailings storage facility, retaining wall, embankment,…

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22 April 2026Industrydirk@smemonitoring.co.zaNo Comments

Emerging Geotechnical Monitoring Technologies: From Instruments to Intelligent Systems

Geotechnical Monitoring Is Evolving: From Instruments to Intelligent Decision Systems Why Emerging Technologies Are Changing the Way We Manage Risk In geotechnical engineering, monitoring has always been about one thing: reducing uncertainty. Whether it’s a tailings dam, slope stability, or…

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11 February 2026Industrydirk@smemonitoring.co.zaNo Comments

Why Eutrophication Causes Low Dissolved Oxygen in Rivers and Dams

Why Nutrient Pollution Causes Low Dissolved Oxygen in Rivers and Dams Low dissolved oxygen in rivers and dams is one of the most common and damaging water quality problems. In many cases, the root cause is nutrient pollution, which…

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21 January 2026Industrydirk@smemonitoring.co.zaNo Comments

Preventing Coal Mine Disasters Through Smart Monitoring and Safety Measures

Preventing Coal Mine Disasters Through Smart Monitoring and Safety Measures Coal mining remains a vital industry, but it also carries significant inherent risk. Disasters in underground coal mines are rarely the result of a single failure. More often, they arise…

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29 October 2025Industrydirk@smemonitoring.co.zaNo Comments

Installing Pore Pressure Sensors: Lessons from past projects

Installing Pore Pressure Sensors: Lessons from Past Projects IntroductionPore pressure monitoring is a critical component of tailings dam management. Accurate data allows engineers to assess stability, anticipate settlement, and detect potential issues before they escalate. While drilled and grouted installations…

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