Principles of using precise inclinometry for landslides

Abstract

The main goal of this article is to analyze the possibility of using precise inclinometry for landslides. Inclinometric measurements are widely used to monitor landslides, retaining walls, piles and in places where it is necessary to measure deep ground deformations. The value of deep-seated ground deformations is calculated indirectly by using the difference of the inclination of an inclinometer casing installed on a borehole. Inclinometers are used to measure horizontal movements at various levels, usually within earth fills. Inclinometers are used to monitor slopes, indicating movement on a slope before it is visible on the surface of the slope. Inclinometers have often proved very successful in recognizing movement zones and the size, speed and direction of movement not only on slopes, but also on embankments, etc. There are a number of different types of inclinometers, and within each type there are variations produced by different manufacturers. However, the basic principle of precise inclinometry is the same. A guide tube is installed in the borehole and the inclination of the guide tube from the vertical is measured at predetermined intervals. It is measured using a pendulum which is enclosed in a watertight probe. The probe is lowered through the tube. The inclination of the pendulum is measured using electronic devices that are very accurate. The measurement results are determined by pulling out the measuring instrument (inclinometric probe). After assessing the measured values, the course of the profile is determined, if we compare the profiles from different measurements, we can evaluate the direction and size of the shift for the monitored period.