Perth Based Wall Sensor and Tiltmeter Monitoring Solutions
Monitel specialises in designing tailored wall monitoring networks that detect early signs of instability to maintain the safety and longevity of your infrastructure.
Our solutions draw on various ground movement and structural monitoring principles to ensure your compliance with 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
Proper wall monitoring is a continuous assessment that identifies signs of stress and damage. Often, these are caused by:
- Ground settlement
- Excavation
- Water pressure
- Structural loads
- Seismic activity
Without appropriate action, even the smallest shift can lead to structural failure. Implementing a monitoring solution that tracks ground movement and stress is the surest way of protecting employee safety and project compliance.
What are Your Regulatory Obligations?
Wall monitoring is heavily regulated, particularly in the resource industry.
The Mines Safety and Inspection Regulations 1995 mandate wall monitoring for mine sites and similar regulations are in place for large infrastructure projects. It requires frequent analyses of pit wall stability and use of appropriate techniques to assess long term stability.
The Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022 require mine operators to ensure safe conditions for workers. Monitoring wall stability will prevent ground failures and other hazards, maintaining compliance.
Who Needs Wall Monitoring?
Our wall monitoring systems are tailored to each individual site and as such are applicable across many sectors.
- Resources and Excavation Sites: Ensuring the integrity of retaining walls and underground tunnel supports under dynamic loading conditions
- Construction : 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
What Structures Need to be Monitored?
In Western Australia, wall monitoring systems are necessary to ensure the safety and compliance of:
- Retaining Walls (detecting lateral movement)
- Deep Excavations (tracking soil displacement)
- Tunnels and Mining Operations (monitoring shifts caused by excavation or seismic activity)
- Bridge and Dam Monitoring (measuring foundation movement)
- Slopes (monitoring instability)
Tiltmeters and other wall monitoring sensors are also helpful when monitoring pile and capping beams.
Our Wall Monitoring Services
At Monitel, all plans, sensors and data retrieval methods are chosen to suit the risk profile of the walls you need monitored. Our solutions include:
- Site Specific Monitoring Plan: A tailored strategy that considers the unique characteristics and requirements of your infrastructure, ensuring accurate and actionable data
- Sensor Installation: Our team will arrive on site to install sensors and integrate them with your data systems
- Data Analysis and Reporting: We offer ongoing analysis and reporting services to provide actionable insights and assist with your reporting obligations
Our Tiltmeter and Sensor Range
Monitel stocks a wide range of tilt sensor technology to support our retaining wall monitoring services.
Although we are partnered with Viotel, Osprey Measurements and Wisen, all systems are rooted in our product agnostic approach. All Monitel solutions are designed to best suit 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 in all installations.
You can view our full tiltmeter and sensor range here.
Inclinometers
The In-Place Inclinometer (IPI) monitors lateral wall movement. It is installed within a casing and provides real time data on angular displacement, helping detect early signs of instability.
The Inclinometer Spiral Sensor complements this sensor, measuring any misalignment in the casing that could compromise accuracy and reliability.
Tiltmeter
Monitel mainly utilises the Wireless Triaxial Tiltmeter, a high precision, real time sensor that monitors angular movement. Its wireless data transmission and event detection capabilities ensure that sudden shifts are detected instantly, providing immediate alerts for timely intervention.
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.
Contact Monitel to Discuss Wall and Tunnel Deformation Monitoring on Your Site
Effective wall monitoring using precision tilt sensors protects your project’s safety and compliance. By detecting early warnings of stress and deformation, Monitel prevents costly failures and extends the lifespan of critical structures.
Whether you are monitoring retaining walls or pile, our comprehensive range of tilt sensors, inclinometers and casings ensures precise and reliable information.
To discuss how tilt sensors can aid retaining and retention walls on your site, contact Monitel today.