Development and testing of a time domain reflectometry (TDR) monitoring system for subsurface deformations

J. Singer, K. Thuro, J. Festl

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Abstract

In recent years Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) has been introduced as a new system for subsurface deformation monitoring in boreholes. AsTDR can easily be operated continuously using dataloggers it is an economic alternative to expensive inclinometer chains. To date TDR can identify and localize discrete deformation zones with high accuracy. AsTDR measurements are influenced by a great variety of parameters, as for instance the used coaxial cable and grout type, they often are ambiguous, thereby hindering the quantification of the deformation. By the definition of calibrated installation standards and the usage of signal analysis software, it is possible to overcome this and reliably quantify deformation using TDR. Since TDR data can be acquired continuously as well as remotely, it is possible to integrate a TDR measuring system into a geo-sensor network.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationRock Mechanics in Civil and Environmental Engineering - Proceedings of the European Rock Mechanics Symposium, EUROCK 2010
Pages613-616
Number of pages4
StatePublished - 2010
EventEuropean Rock Mechanics Symposium, EUROCK 2010 - Lausanne, Switzerland
Duration: 15 Jun 201018 Jun 2010

Publication series

NameRock Mechanics in Civil and Environmental Engineering - Proceedings of the European Rock Mechanics Symposium, EUROCK 2010

Conference

ConferenceEuropean Rock Mechanics Symposium, EUROCK 2010
Country/TerritorySwitzerland
CityLausanne
Period15/06/1018/06/10

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