15.8.1. Need for Monitoring

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the purpose of monitoring during construction?

   Hint

   Think about the risks involved in construction.

2. 2.

   Name one tool used for monitoring large structures.

   Hint

   Consider examples given in class.

3. 3.

   What does GNSS stand for?

   • General Navigational Satellite System
   • General Navigation Satellite System
   • Global Navigation Satellite Systems

   Hint

   Consider the term 'global' in the context of navigation.

4. 4.

   Monitoring is not necessary for small structures.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about what happens in case of unexpected risk.

5. 5.

   Design a case study for a dam monitoring program that utilizes both GNSS and strain gauges. What would be key implementation steps?

   Hint

   Think about both hardware and scheduling aspects of monitoring.

6. 6.

   Evaluate a situation where monitoring data showed unexpected deformation in a building. What steps should the engineering team take?

   Hint

   Consider the immediate safety concerns as well as long-term solutions.