The embankment monitoring system comprises an optic sensor chain (10) and an interrogator (20). The optic sensor chain (10) comprises a series of intrinsic fiber optic sensors (12) that are mutually spaced with respect to each other in a longitudinal direction of the optic sensor chain and at least one optic fiber (14) to optically connect the plurality of intrinsic fiber optic sensors to the interrogator. The interrogator is configured to issue an optic interrogation signal and the intrinsic fiber optic sensors are configured to respond to the optic interrogation signal with an optic measurement signal that is indicative for at least one physical parameter (P.sub.1) sensed by the intrinsic fiber optic sensors. The interrogator is further configured to process the optic measurement signals of the intrinsic fiber optic sensors to estimate a depth (d) as a function of a position (p) along said optic sensor chain (10).

The embankment monitoring system comprises an optic sensor chain (10) and an interrogator (20). The optic sensor chain (10) comprises a series of intrinsic fiber optic sensors (12) that are mutually spaced with respect to each other in a longitudinal direction of the optic sensor chain and at least one optic fiber (14) to optically connect the plurality of intrinsic fiber optic sensors to the interrogator. The interrogator is configured to issue an optic interrogation signal and the intrinsic fiber optic sensors are configured to respond to the optic interrogation signal with an optic measurement signal that is indicative for at least one physical parameter (P.sub.1) sensed by the intrinsic fiber optic sensors. The interrogator is further configured to process the optic measurement signals of the intrinsic fiber optic sensors to estimate a depth (d) as a function of a position (p) along said optic sensor chain (10).

A device and method for monitoring freezing-thawing damage of an underwater concrete member in situ. A main structure includes an upper link, concrete member, transverse sealed box, longitudinal sealed box, movable guide rod, probe launching box, multichannel data collector, frequency modulation transmitter, computer, auxiliary wheels, lower link, and a wireless temperature sensor. A process includes four steps: launching of a probe, collection of data, calculation of an elastic modulus, and evaluation of freezing-thawing damage. The device is simply structured, easy to operate, and can be reused, and provides power for launching the probe by non-contact force transmission by using high-strength magnets of the same pole, resolving the sealing problem, and calculates the elastic modulus of the concrete member by using acceleration data obtained by a probe, so as to obtain a loss amount of the elastic modulus, thereby performing real-time in-situ monitoring for freezing-thawing damage of an underwater concrete member.

A device and method for monitoring freezing-thawing damage of an underwater concrete member in situ. A main structure includes an upper link, concrete member, transverse sealed box, longitudinal sealed box, movable guide rod, probe launching box, multichannel data collector, frequency modulation transmitter, computer, auxiliary wheels, lower link, and a wireless temperature sensor. A process includes four steps: launching of a probe, collection of data, calculation of an elastic modulus, and evaluation of freezing-thawing damage. The device is simply structured, easy to operate, and can be reused, and provides power for launching the probe by non-contact force transmission by using high-strength magnets of the same pole, resolving the sealing problem, and calculates the elastic modulus of the concrete member by using acceleration data obtained by a probe, so as to obtain a loss amount of the elastic modulus, thereby performing real-time in-situ monitoring for freezing-thawing damage of an underwater concrete member.

A building rests on the soil. Vertical elongation detectors are placed at the base of pillars above bearing points of the building on the soil, in particular at the corners of the building. Variations in the measurements of vertical elongation of the pillars indicate a variation in the ability of the soil to support the building. In particular, the partial or total unloading of a pillar gives rise to suspicion of a compaction of the soil under the pillar.

The present method is usable for very early detection of risk situations that might eventually compromise the safety of a structure.

A building rests on the soil. Vertical elongation detectors are placed at the base of pillars above bearing points of the building on the soil, in particular at the corners of the building. Variations in the measurements of vertical elongation of the pillars indicate a variation in the ability of the soil to support the building. In particular, the partial or total unloading of a pillar gives rise to suspicion of a compaction of the soil under the pillar.

The present method is usable for very early detection of risk situations that might eventually compromise the safety of a structure.

A soil stabilization system for a structure can include a stem wall and floor slab disposed within a perimeter of the stem wall. An aggregate base course (ABC) layer can be disposed within a perimeter of the stem wall and below the floor slab. A ventilation opening can extend to the ABC layer, and an air exhaust system can extend between the ABC layer and an exterior of the structure. A method of soil stabilization for a structure can include measuring a moisture content of an expansive soil below a structure, drawing dry air through the ABC layer and over a surface of an expansive soil. Moisture can be removed from the expansive soil into the dry air by evaporation to create moist air, and moist air can be evacuated at an exterior of the structure.

A soil stabilization system for a structure can include a stem wall and floor slab disposed within a perimeter of the stem wall. An aggregate base course (ABC) layer can be disposed within a perimeter of the stem wall and below the floor slab. A ventilation opening can extend to the ABC layer, and an air exhaust system can extend between the ABC layer and an exterior of the structure. A method of soil stabilization for a structure can include measuring a moisture content of an expansive soil below a structure, drawing dry air through the ABC layer and over a surface of an expansive soil. Moisture can be removed from the expansive soil into the dry air by evaporation to create moist air, and moist air can be evacuated at an exterior of the structure.

A system and method for measuring water pressure on a foundation. Sensors may provide data related to the environment surrounding a foundation. Analysis of the sensor data determines properties of the environment, which may include a foundation water pressure. The system and method may determine damage to the foundation based upon the foundation water pressure.

A system and method for measuring water pressure on a foundation. Sensors may provide data related to the environment surrounding a foundation. Analysis of the sensor data determines properties of the environment, which may include a foundation water pressure. The system and method may determine damage to the foundation based upon the foundation water pressure.