SONICaliper®
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Piling is an important element of the construction process, in both marine and onshore environments. Our unique SONICaliper® is a cost-effective quality assurance tool that removes construction uncertainty by providing real-time inspection for deep foundation excavations.
Using sonar technology, SONICaliper® provides accurate 360°, three-dimensional measurements. It allows fluid filled excavations to be quality-checked, enabling proactive management of conditions prior to construction.
Capabilities
The operation of SONICaliper® is independent of drill rigs and other construction equipment. It determines the diameter, assesses the verticality, and calculates the volume of deep foundation excavations.
Typically, SONICaliper® takes a profile every 3 m to 5 m inside steel casings, and every 0.5 m to 1.2 m in open excavations. Vertical profile data sampling intervals can be customised to meet clients’ requirements.
Immediately after the excavation has been measured, SONICaliper® uses proprietary software to transform its highly accurate readings into calculations and ‘as constructed’ images of the excavation profile, including a three-dimensional model – a welcome opportunity to ‘see’ the true shape.
Having reviewed and assessed all the available information, the engineer, designer and contractor can all feel confident that the excavation has been completed to the correct specification and meets the required quality standards.
Additional profiles can be taken if any anomalies or non-specification conditions are identified in shaft volume, diameter or verticality. The anomalies can then be evaluated in terms of their impact on the integrity of the structure.
Services
Dependant on individual project requirements, we can customise our services to meet specific client requirements. Our global team offer profiling, reporting and analysis, both offshore and onshore, at any project site.
For longer term rental options, local staff can either be trained onsite or at our UK facility, in the operation of the system with remote support and assistance as and when required. We are committed to meeting the ever-evolving needs of our clients and ensure that we keep up with the latest industry trends and developments.
Benefits
Smart quality control
Keep deep foundation excavations on track with a cost-effective way to monitor and assure quality.
Fast feedback
Get detailed reports just minutes after finishing the final excavation profile.
Pinpoint precision
Enjoy industry-leading accuracy down to less than one centimetre.
Features
Enables installations to be carried out in a controlled way, informed by precise alignment and verticality measurements
Operates independently of drill rigs and other construction equipment
Can be used in all types of weather – all features of SONICaliper® are ruggedised, including its Panasonic ToughBook®
Is effective in wet or dry environments, including water, bentonite, polymer, and mineral slurries
Enables anomalous and non-specification conditions to be investigated at an early stage
Informs concrete supply and placement control, based on a defined excavation volume
Key metrics
metres depth
minutes set-up time
data points per scanned level
minute to capture elevation profile
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Maarten Profittlich
Manager - Foundation design & testing
Foundation design and testing
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