Optical Structural Surveying
Optical Surveying Methods
Construction activities including excavating, underpinning, demolition, or new foundation work generate strong vibrations that may cause lateral and horizontal movements affecting nearby structures. Saltus’ Optical Structural Surveying services protect the integrity of these structures by precisely tracking movement during construction projects.
Saltus provides clients with two options for tracking structural movement during construction: Manned Total Stations or Automated Motorized Total Stations (AMTS).
Manned Total Stations
When construction projects require optical structural surveying on a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly schedule, our manned total station services provide flexible monitoring solutions. Our experienced surveyors bring total stations to the construction site, manually establish benchmarks, and document structural movement. When movement is detected, surveyors generate detailed reports for immediate review and action.
Automated Motorized Total Stations (AMTS)
Saltus’ Automated Motorized Total Stations (AMTS) are ideal if the construction process requires continual monitoring. Once our surveyors arrive on the construction site, they will install AMTS units outside the construction zone to deliver clear lines-of-sight to the established monitoring and control points on the identified structures.
Unlike manned services, AMTS units operate without on-site personnel since the equipment is fully automated. Each AMTS unit provides continuous optical monitoring, delivering real-time data, documentation, and precise measurements for comprehensive structural analysis.
All event data recorded by the Manned and Automated Total Stations is delivered to a secure website platform where it can be reviewed and analyzed by construction engineers and managers to identify potential factors that need to be immediately addressed. Contact us today to get started.
