Tailings dams
What is tailings dams monitoring? A tailings dam is a structure used in mining operations to store waste material, or tailings, that is produced during the processing of mineral ores. Tailings are the finely ground rock particles and other materials that are left over after the desired mineral has been extracted from the ore. The […]
Underground mining monitoring
Underground mining monitoring What is UNDERGROUND minING monitoring? Underground mining monitoring is crucial for ensuring safety, efficiency, and sustainability in mining operations. Specifically, monitoring systems provide critical data on rock stability, stress changes, and environmental conditions. This information is essential for preventing structural failures and optimizing extraction processes. At Sisgeo, we focus on delivering reliable, […]
Open pit mine monitoring
Open pit mine monitoring What is open pit mine monitoring? Open pit mines are large mining operations where materials are extracted from the earth. They are called “open pit” because they are created by removing large amounts of rock and soil from the ground, creating a large open hole or pit.Geotechnical monitoring in open pit […]
Viaducts
What is viaducts monitoring? A viaduct is a type of bridge that is made up of a series of small spans, typically supported by piers or columns. They are often used to connect different levels of a city or to link separate sections of a transportation network. Various types of instruments are used in viaduct […]
Truss metal bridges
What is truss metal bridges monitoring? Truss metal bridge is a type of bridge that uses a series of interconnected triangles to support the bridge deck and transfer loads to the abutments or piers. The truss is a framework of metal bars or tubes that are arranged in a series of triangles, which are known […]
Arch bridges
What is arch bridges monitoring? Arch bridges are structures that rely on the strength and stability of their arches to support the bridge deck and transfer loads to the abutments or piers. Arch bridge monitoring involves both geotechnical and structural monitoring to ensure the safety and long-term performance of the bridge. Geotechnical monitoring of an […]
Cable-stayed bridges
What is cable-stayed bridges monitoring? Cable-stayed bridges are complex structures that consist of a deck supported by cables that are anchored to one or more towers. These cables are under significant tension and are critical components of the bridge’s structural integrity. Structural monitoring of cable-stayed bridges involves the measurement of various parameters such as the […]
Heritage
What is heritage monitoring? Heritage geotechnical and structural monitoring is the process of continuously monitoring structures such as historical buildings, monuments, and archaeological sites. Geotechnical monitoring involves monitoring the behaviour of the soil or rock surrounding the structure, while structural monitoring involves measuring the behaviour of the structure itself. This information can help identify any […]
Skyscrapers & buildings
What is skyscraper and building monitoring? For new skyscrapers and buildings, structural and geotechnical monitoring is essential to ensure the safety, performance, and durability of the building. Some of the main structural and geotechnical topics to monitor for new skyscrapers include: Foundation and soil conditions: monitoring the foundation and soil conditions of the building to […]
Retaining walls
Industry-leading instrumentation to detect retaining wall movement and protect the infrastructure behind it A retaining wall holds back soil, rock or water to protect roads, railways, buildings and slopes downstream of it. When a wall begins to move, tilt or overload its anchors, the consequences reach far beyond the structure itself. That is why continuous […]
Rock fall and topple landslides
High-precision instrumentation to detect movement in unstable rock faces, cliffs and individual blocks before detachment or toppling occurs Rockfalls and topples can develop with limited visible warning and accelerate rapidly once a block becomes unstable. Weathering, freeze-thaw action, erosion, groundwater, seismic activity and nearby excavation can widen discontinuities or alter the forces holding a rock […]
Rotational landslides
Specialist instrumentation to measure deep-seated slope movement, groundwater pressure and the early signs of rotational failure A rotational landslide occurs when a mass of soil or weak rock moves downwards and outwards along a curved slip surface. As the material rotates, tension cracks may open near the head of the slide, the upper section may […]
