Concrete stress monitoring

[cazkoop]

I have a situation where a multi-cell concrete culvert is showing signs of over-stress in an exterior wall. Our analysis shows dead load alone causes overstress, thus a negative load rating. I would like to set up a monitoring program to collect displacement data at critical locations. Has anyone seen similar programs?

 

[Qshake]

See my response in the foundation/geotech forum that you posted.

 

[cap4000]

Try the "Avongard Wall Crack Monitors". They are specific for checking wall movements. Hope this helps. Good Luck.

 

[Focht3]

I like and use Avongards. But I don't think they are appropriate for this circumstance. Extensometers are more appropriate in this case, IMHO -



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