Perth-Based Wall Sensors and Monitoring Solutions
Monitoring the structural integrity of walls is crucial for maintaining the safety, stability and longevity of infrastructure across various industries.
At Monitel, we specialise in designing tailored wall monitoring networks to detect early signs of instability. Our solutions help safeguard infrastructure, protect workers and ensure compliance with strict regulations, including the Mines Safety and Inspection Regulations 1995 and the Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022.
Whether you’re monitoring retaining walls or tunnel linings, our structural monitoring systems provide accurate, actionable insights to reduce risk and support proactive maintenance.
Understanding Wall Monitoring
Wall monitoring involves the continuous or periodic assessment of wall structures to identify signs of stress, deformation or damage. Changes could be a caused by:
- Ground settlement
- Excavation
- Water pressure
- Structural loads
- Seismic activity
Without proper identification and action, even the smallest shift in alignment can escalate into cracks, tilting or even collapse.
Wall monitoring is a combination advanced sensors and data analysis techniques, enabling early detection of structural anomalies and timely maintenance and repair interventions. Creating a monitoring solution is the most sure way of protecting the safety of your site and employees and remaining compliant with relevant standards.
The Mines Safety and Inspection Regulations 1995 mandates wall monitoring for mine sites and similar regulations are in place for large infrastructure projects. The regulations require frequent analyses of pit wall stability and use of appropriate wall monitoring techniques to assess long-term stability.
The Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022 requires mine operators to ensure safe conditions for workers. Monitoring wall stability will prevent ground failures and other hazards, maintaining compliance with those regulations.
Who Needs Wall Monitoring?
Our wall monitoring services are applicable across various sectors, including:
- Mining and Excavation Sites: Ensuring the integrity of retaining walls and underground tunnel supports under dynamic loading conditions.
- Construction Projects: During groundworks, we monitor movement in newly built or temporary walls.
- Infrastructure and Transportation: We monitor tunnel linings, bridge abutments and retaining walls, all of which can be troublesome in larger projects.
- Industrial Facilities: Load bearing walls can suffers shifts, which would impact the safety and efficiency of operations.
You can read more about how our monitoring assists industry here.
Our Wall Monitoring Services
At Monitel, we tailor our solutions to best match the needs of your site. This means that all plans, sensors and data retrieval methods are chosen to suit the particular walls you need monitored. Our structural monitoring systems encompass:
- Monitoring Plans: We develop site-specific strategies that consider the unique characteristics and requirements of your infrastructure, ensuring accurate and relevant data collection.
- Sensor Deployment: Utilising high-precision instruments, we capture real-time data on structural responses to various loads and environmental conditions.
- Automated Data Acquisition: Our sensors provide continuous monitoring with automated data logging, enabling prompt detection of anomalies and facilitating proactive maintenance.
- Data Analysis and Reporting: We offer detailed analysis and reporting services, interpreting monitoring data to provide actionable insights and recommendations for mitigating potential risks.
These solutions can be used to monitor:
- Retaining Wall Stability – Detecting lateral movement that could compromise wall integrity.
- Deep Excavations – Tracking soil displacement to prevent collapse or settlement.
- Tunnel and Mining Operations – Monitoring underground structures for shifts due to excavation or seismic activity.
- Bridge and Dam Monitoring – Ensuring long-term stability by measuring foundation movement.
- Landslide and Slope Assessments – Providing early warnings of slope instability to prevent failures.
Monitel’s Range of Wall Monitoring Tilt Sensors
We stock an extensive range of market leading tiltsensors, tiltmetres and inclinometers for:
- Retaining walls
- Retention walls
- Capping beams
- Pile and;
- Other applications
Our range includes:
Inclinometers
The In-Place Inclinometer (IPI) monitors lateral wall movement. It is installed within casing and provides real-time data on angular displacement, helping detect early signs of instability in retaining walls, tunnels and excavation sites.
The Inclinometer Spiral Sensor complements this sensor, measuring any misalignment in the casing that could compromise accuracy and reliability over time.
Tilt Sensors
Monitel mainly utilises the Viotel Wireless Triaxial Tiltmeter, a high-precision, real-time sensor that monitors angular movement in walls and structures. Its wireless data transmission and event detection capabilities ensure that sudden shifts are detected instantly, providing immediate alerts for timely intervention. It is ideal for monitoring retaining walls, tunnel linings and industrial structures.
Inclinometer Casings
We stock robust casing options to support inclinometer installations. The XC Inclinometer Casing is made from high-impact ABS plastic, offering durability and precise guidance for probes to ensure accurate and repeatable readings.
The QJ Inclinometer Casing, also available in ABS (or aluminium), features self-aligning joints for precise keyway alignment, minimising deformation and maintaining long-term monitoring accuracy. Both casing types are designed for long-term geotechnical monitoring in challenging environments.
Monitel: Leaders in Monitoring for Retaining Walls, Capping Beams and More
Effective wall monitoring protects the stability, safety and compliance of construction, mining and infrastructure projects. By detecting early signs of stress, deformation or displacement, Monitel’s monitoring solutions help prevent costly failures, safeguard workers and extend the lifespan of critical structures.
Our structural monitoring systems are based on a product agnostic approach. All Monitel monitoring networks are constructed with what best suits your site and no product or brand allegiances are taken into account. This allows us to deploy the most advanced sensors and provide accurate, real-time data across wall monitoring installations.
Whether you are monitoring retaining walls or pile, our comprehensive range of tilt sensors, inclinometers and casings ensures precise and reliable information.
If you are interested in a wall monitoring solution or would like to learn more about how our offerings can aid your project, you can contact Monitel at admin@monitel.com.au or on (08) 6219 8284.