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Earlier this year in August on a construction site in Canberra, hundreds of tonnes of earth, concrete and scaffolding collapsed into the excavation pit on site, prompting the ACT Government to ask all builders to ‘double-check’ their work.  Builders were told to be more proactive in their safety precautions and ensure regular site inspections, especially …

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Displacement is a measure of how much an object or surface has changed in position. In the field of geotechnical engineering, displacement monitoring is important to ensure that structures such as buildings and bridges remain stable and safe. Displacement monitoring can help geotechnical engineers to identify potential problems early before they cause serious damage. It …

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Structural health monitoring (SHM) is the ongoing, near-real-time, or real-time observation and measurement of the structural performance of civil infrastructure. Buildings and structures are always undergoing some degree of stress. That could be due to weather or environmental impacts, construction on, in or around the structure, or simply the age of the structure. Establishing an …

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The internet of things (IoT) is connecting devices and sensors to the internet so that they can communicate with each other and share data. This interconnectedness is transforming how we live, work, and play. In the future, IoT sensors will become more ubiquitous and sophisticated, collecting ever-more detailed data about our environment. With the rise …

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Displacement monitoring is an increasingly important part of geotechnical engineering. By collecting accurate data on displacement, engineers can make better-informed decisions about the stability of a structure or landform. However, traditional displacement monitoring solutions can be expensive and time-consuming. Automated displacement monitoring solutions offer a more efficient, frequent and cost-effective way to collect displacement data. …

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