Deformation Surveying

Deformation Surveying


Construction is frequently carried out next to existing structures. Deformation monitoring is a survey in which measurements are regularly performed at crucial spots on a structure to identify movement. Regardless of the rationale, deformation and aerial surveying is critical to project success.

CALL US
Industrial Surveying

Structural Deformation Surveying: Why Is It important?


Engineered structures are constantly changing shape due to the forces they are subjected to. Fortunately, we at Vancouver Land Surveyor Pros have you covered. Built infrastructure is designed to endure a wide range of stresses caused by load-bearing and other environmental conditions throughout its life. Any substance that is subjected to continuous tension will distort. These changes may be minor and nearly invisible, but they are critical to help with regular maintenance and avoid accidents.

Erosion, freeze-thaw cycles, vibration, stress, and seismic activity all contribute to the destruction of major structures. Failure to recognize the impact of a seismic event or environmental pressures on a structure can lead to more community destruction. Collapsed dams, bridges, and the loss of a high-rise structure can all be fatal.


Natural seismic activity, structure age, earthmoving operations, piling activities, inappropriate soil compaction, imbalanced structural loads, and other factors all contribute to deformation. Our land surveyors conduct deformation surveys in Vancouver to track the following:


Bridge Deformation Monitoring

Bridge performance can be measured using a variety of metrics, including internal forces or reaction forces, stresses, strains, and accelerations. Still, deformation is perhaps the most useful because virtually all other metrics can be derived from it through distinction in space (giving strain) or time (giving velocity and acceleration).


It also reflects serviceability because high values and ranges indicate difficulties that may limit operational usage, such as excessive vibrations or motion across extension connectors.


Deformation measurements also allow direct calibration of physical or numerical models of load interactions via controlled vehicle load testing and performance monitoring in high winds. Deformation measures are also an effective diagnostic technique.


Dam Deformation Monitoring

Dams are among the most important engineering constructions for water supply, flood control, agricultural uses, drinking water, and hydroelectric power generation.


Some fundamental physical measurements are critical for analyzing dam safety and performance. All examples are movement, water pressure, seepage, reservoir, tail-water heights, local seismic activity, overall pressure, stress and strain, internal cement temperature, ambient temperature, and precipitation. There are devices and equipment that measures and monitors these physical data.


One of the criteria for keeping track of the designers' assumptions and projections to examine the behavior of the constructions for safety reasons is deformation monitoring.


Why Choose Us?

Having 100 percent confidence in a structure's stability in building and infrastructure projects. Our clients can have this confidence thanks to deformation and stability monitoring surveys. Here at Vancouver Land Surveyor Pros, our staff has the skills and experience to set up and maintain a strict monitoring system that might put the final design tolerances to the test.


Vancouver Land Surveyor Pros is a pioneer in monitoring settlement, relocation, and deformation. Throughout Western Canada, engineering and construction organizations rely on us for vital monitoring services ranging from periodic to ongoing real-time observations. Please contact us if you need assistance. We’d be glad to hear from you.

Contact Us Now!

Fill in the form or call to set up a meeting at 604-200-4103

Land Surveyor Vancouver Quote

Share by: