To ensure the safety and long-term stability of the structure during its operation, settlement monitoring plays a vital role in detecting and assessing foundation deformation over time. With a team of experienced engineers and high-precision surveying equipment, SVG Engineering (Sao Viet Construction Design Consulting and Inspection Joint stock Company) successfully carried out the settlement monitoring project for the Hoang Thach Cement Plant in accordance with established technical procedures and industry standards. The following are the basic details of the project.
SETTLEMENT MONITORING OF HOANG THACH CEMENT PLANT
- Investor: Vicem Hoang Thach Cement Company Limited
- Address: Kinh Mon Commune - Hai Phong City - Viet Nam
- Construction Project: Settlement monitoring of plant
- Supervision Unit: Sao Viet Construction Design Consulting and Inspection Joint stock Company (SVG Engineering)
- Year of implementation: 2026
WHAT IS SETTLEMENT MONITORING?
Settlement monitoring is the process of measuring and tracking changes in the elevation of a structure or the ground over time to determine whether settlement has occurred, quantify the amount of settlement, and evaluate the rate at which it is taking place.
APPLICABLE STANDARDS FOR STRUCTURAL SETTLEMENT MONITORING IN VIETNAM
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TCVN 9360:2024 – Civil and Industrial Structures – Determination of Settlement by Geometric Leveling Method.
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TCVN 9364:2024 – High-Rise Buildings – Surveying Works for Construction.
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TCVN 9362:2012 – Foundation Design Standard for Buildings and Structures.
ESSENTIAL COMPONENTS FOR SETTLEMENT MONITORING
To ensure accurate and reliable settlement monitoring, it is essential to prepare the appropriate surveying equipment and reference point system, including:
1. Specialized Surveying Equipment
Settlement monitoring requires the use of high-precision leveling instruments to ensure stable measurements with minimal errors. Commonly used equipment includes the Trimble DiNi 03 digital level, Leica NA2 and Leica NAK2 automatic levels, as well as other instruments offering equivalent accuracy.
2. Leveling Staff
The leveling staff used for settlement monitoring is typically an Invar staff, which minimizes deformation caused by temperature fluctuations. For digital leveling instruments, a barcode Invar staff is commonly used to improve measurement efficiency and accuracy.
3. Reference Benchmarks
Before settlement monitoring begins, a system of reference benchmarks must be established. These fixed elevation control points serve as the reference for determining changes in the elevation of settlement monitoring points throughout the observation period. In most cases, the benchmarks are installed approximately 50–100 meters away from the structure.
To ensure reliable monitoring results, the reference benchmark system should meet the following requirements:
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A minimum of three (03) reference benchmarks should be established for verification and comparison.
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The benchmarks must remain stable throughout the entire monitoring period.
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They should be located outside the area affected by the structure and away from sources of vibration or other disturbances that could cause displacement.
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The benchmarks should allow for the verification and assessment of the stability of other monitoring points within the survey network.
4. Settlement Monitoring Points
Settlement monitoring points are installed directly on the load-bearing components of a structure, such as foundations, columns, or other key structural elements. These points are measured periodically to detect changes in elevation, allowing engineers to evaluate the degree of settlement or heave of the structure over time.
SVG ENGINEERING MONITORING SETTLEMENT OF HOANG THACH CEMENT PLANT
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