Mining Instrumentation
Continuously monitor ground behaviour under extreme mining conditions
Project data regarding changing ground conditions
As excavation proceeds, load increases and water table fluctuates, Ground behaviour may change. Ground Instrumentation will measure such changes, enabling comparison of what has actually occurred versus predicted conditions, and help identify trends requiring additional assessment.
Geotesta can develop an Instrumentation support package including supply, installation, data collection, and monitoring to meet specific needs for a particular mining project. Scope of work will depend upon the types of site risks, number of areas being monitored, how often readings need to be taken, and how the data is intended to be used.
Monitoring methodology
Scope of monitoring
Existing knowledge of ground behaviour, planned project activities and identified risks will be reviewed to determine the purpose of the monitoring program and the most appropriate locations for collecting ground data.
Selecting equipment
The most suitable instrumentation will be selected based on the expected ground behaviour, site environmental conditions, required measurement range and desired reading frequency.
Installation at site
Depending on what is being measured or monitored, the instrumentation will be positioned to collect relevant data about the ground features, structures or areas under assessment.
Baseline readings
Initial readings are made to serve as a base line against which subsequent movements, deformations or changes in condition may be compared.
Ongoing monitoring
Readings may be obtained either manually or automatically using automated systems based on the required frequency and project operating conditions.
Reporting data
Monitoring results will be compiled and presented in a format that supports review by the project personnel responsible for engineering, geotechnical and operational decision-making.
Accreditations
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Proven Across a Diverse Range of Projects
Environmental Due Diligence Assessment, Charlemont
A due diligence environmental assessment for a proposed aged-care redevelopment at Charlemont, confirming the site was suitable and unlikely to need further investigation.
Harbourside, Darling Harbour
Accredited geotechnical and earthworks assessment as a TfNSW Technically Assured Organisation for Mirvac's $2 billion Harbourside redevelopment at Darling Harbour.
Melbourne Metro
Construction-embedded geotechnical engineering across the Western Work Package, Domain Station and precast yard for Victoria's landmark Melbourne Metro.
Microsoft Data Centres, Melbourne
Program-wide geotechnical partner across Microsoft's hyperscale data centre developments in Victoria, from early investigation through to construction certification.
South Gippsland Shire Slope Remediation
Assessed and remediated up to nine roadside slope failures across South Gippsland — from investigation and drone survey through to supervising the remedial works.
Sydney Metro West, Sydney
Ground investigation and interpretive reporting along the geologically varied Sydney Metro West corridor, connecting Parramatta and the Sydney CBD.
UPSS Decommissioning and Validation, Mentone
When the EPA flagged an underground petroleum storage system at this Mentone service-station site, Geotesta investigated, decommissioned and removed the tanks, and validated the excavations — closing the EPA case and keeping the site operating.
West Gate Tunnel, Melbourne
Geotechnical and geological services across the planning, investigation and construction of the West Gate Tunnel, one of Victoria's largest transport projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Instrumentation can support the monitoring of movement, deformation, settlement, groundwater and other relevant conditions. The required system depends on the site risks and monitoring objectives.
Monitoring should be considered early enough to collect useful baseline data before relevant excavation, loading or operational changes occur. The appropriate timing depends on the project and identified risks.
Yes, where the selected equipment and site communications allow it. Automated data loggers can collect readings at defined intervals and transfer information for remote access.
Reading frequency depends on the rate at which conditions may change, the level of risk and the decisions the data supports. Frequency can be adjusted as the project progresses.
The available equipment, installation records, data format and project requirements should first be reviewed. Geotesta can then confirm the support that can be provided within the agreed scope.