Pile driving and heavy equipment generate ground vibration that can affect adjacent properties. Our vibration monitoring services use calibrated seismographs to record peak particle velocity in real time, with automated alerts when readings approach project limits. For sensitive sites, building vibration monitoring documents how nearby structures respond, giving engineers the data they need to keep work moving while staying within regulatory thresholds.
Vibration Monitoring Services
Why are Vibration Monitoring Service Important?
Monitoring ground vibrations from blasting and other heavy construction sources is essential for project success in congested areas. These effects must be monitored and controlled to mitigate real or perceived risks to adjacent structures and communities.
By detecting issues early on, building vibration monitoring services help companies take action to maximize project success, limit liability, and preserve positive relations with surrounding communities. Vibration monitoring services are crucial because they verify that appropriate measures have been taken to maintain safety and stability. While rare, vibrations from heavy machinery and blasting at high enough levels can cause damage to nearby structures, leading to safety hazards and costly repairs. Even below damaging levels, complaints and unwarranted claims of damage often arise. Vibration monitoring services help detect and prevent excessive vibrations, allowing for timely intervention before significant damage occurs. Vibration data helps our customers address complaints and defend themselves against unwarranted claims.
Continuously monitoring ground and structural vibrations documents compliance to mitigate risk and minimize liability. Vibration monitoring and building vibration monitoring services support safety, reduce damage, and protect property, workers, and communities adjacent to construction and mining projects.
How Do Vibration Monitoring Services Work?
Vibration monitoring services utilize specialized seismic equipment to measure and analyze vibrations produced during construction, demolition, mining, and other activities. We install monitoring devices around the property and on sensitive structures to measure the strength and characteristics of the vibrations produced. This comprehensive building vibration monitoring ensures that all activities remain within safe regulatory limits, protecting both the project timeline and the surrounding community.
Our vibration monitoring services use cellular telemetry to facilitate off-site data storage and monitoring. We collect data from seismographs around the property and transmit it to a remote location for secure online access and alerts. This technology increases efficiency and productivity in construction, mining, and other industries.
Seismic Surveys has been on the leading edge of remote vibration monitoring services for more than two decades. We launched with satellite telemetry in 2001 and migrated to cellular telemetry as the technology advanced. Our fleet of over 200 self-sustaining remote seismograph stations uses solar power and cellular communications. We were the proud winner of manufacturer’s awards for innovation for our work in developing the wireless remote seismograph deployment system.
Who We Serve
Our vibration monitoring services are used in various applications, including construction, mining, sensitive structures, and other applications. Visit our applications page to learn more.
Civil Construction
Vibration and noise monitoring for civil construction projects to document effects transmitted to nearby structures.
Sensitive Structures
Vibration and noise monitoring for demolition, construction, and renovations in and around vibration-sensitive structures.
Marine Construction
Vibration and noise monitoring to document effects on third-party structures, people, and marine life.
Transportation
Traffic vibration monitoring to assess the structural health of bridges and roadways and identify structural changes.
Mining
Vibration and overpressure monitoring for mining to document compliance and protect nearby structures.
Demolition
Vibration and Noise Monitoring capturing and documenting the effects of vibrations generated during demolition processes.
Visit our applications page to learn more about how clients use our services.
Contact Us
Vibration monitoring is essential for maintaining compliance with project standards and minimizing unwarranted claims. Schedule a consultation to set your project on a safe and successful path.
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About Argus Monitoring Solutions
- Argus Monitoring Solutions is a tech enabled, test measurement services platform that provides outsourced seismic and environmental monitoring and inspection services to the quarry, construction, infrastructure, and mining sectors. Argus companies include Seismic Surveys, Sauls Seismic, and Nomis Seismographs.