Event Description

Course Description: 

The Geotechnical and Structural Instrumentation training course is a comprehensive, hands-on 30 hour course that introduces engineers, technicians, and students to automated data acquisition. It emphasizes applications and sensors specific to geotechnical and structural monitoring applications. Certificates can be provided. 

Lunch and training materials will be provided. The course typically runs from 09:00 - 17:00 on both days.

Accommodation and travel is not included.

Software (LoggerNet) will be provided, on our training PCs for the duration of the training course. To continue to use LoggerNet you will need to purchase a license once you have completed the training.

Please contact a member of the Campbell Scientific team to discuss pricing information sales@campbellsci.co.uk or andrew.mercer@campbellsci.co.uk.

When you reserve a place via this website you will receive an email letting you know your request is being processed. You will then be contact by our accounts team to arrange payment. They will then confirm your place on the course and send you your training pack. Note, until this step is complete your place is not confirmed.

Prerequisites: 

Although any student can enroll in this course, we encourage to first attend the Introduction to datalogging and CRBasic training or alternatively the CORE101 Field Technician self-learning module. 

In-class resources: 

  • CR6 Datalogger 
  • VWAnalyzer 
  • Various Sensors 
  • Computer with all the resources will be provided
  • Lunch and refreshments will be provided 

Course description:

  1. Why Do We Monitor?
    • Geotechnical vs. Structural Monitoring
    • Rate of Environmental Change vs. Scale of Monitoring
    • DAQ Overview
    • Introduction to Device Management Software and quick access to LoggerNet and ShortCut
  2. Sensors
    • Measurement Types
      • Differential voltage, ratiometric bridge, vibrating wire, digital and pulse count
    • Working Principles
      • Main types of applications of sensor, such as load, displacement or pressure
    • Deep Dive:
      • Analogue and Digital Sensors
      • Vibrating Wire Sensors
      • VSPECT Technology
      • Dynamic monitoring
        • Introduction to Granite
        • Dynamic vibrating wire
        • Monitoring with Spectrum
        • Anti-aliasing dynamic measurements
        • Communications for dynamic systems
        • Aggregating dynamic data files 
        • Triggering and alarms for dynamic monitoring
  3. Dataloggers
    • Datalogger Overview
    • Communication Protocols
      • CSI/O
      • Pakbus
      • CPI
      • EPI
      • RS485 and RS232
      • MODBUS
    • Fundamentals of CRBasic
  4. Communications
    • Wired vs. Wireless Communications
    • Overall Architecture Concepts and Components
      • Radio Mesh
      • Star Topology
      • Daisy Chain
    • Overview of Communication Technologies
    • Deep dive:
      • Radio
      • Cellular Communications
  5. Power System
    • Concepts and Myths
    • Power Budgeting – How to Calculate It
  6. Equipment Cabinet
    • Criteria and Tips to Picking the Right Cabinet
  7. Civil Works and Mounting Structures
    • General Aspects that Influence DAQ Systems
  8. Installation
    • General Aspects that Influence DAQ Systems
  9. Data Management
    • Aspects of Data Management
    • Redundancies
    • Scan Rate vs. Data Table Rate vs. Collection Rate
    • Conversion to Engineering Units
    • Software
      • Device management x Visualization
      • CS Software Suite
        • LoggerNet
        • PC400
        • DVW Toolbox
        • Surveyor
        • PC-TDR
        • RTMC
        • RTMC Pro
        • CampbellCloud
        • Oxstone
      • Program Dissection
  10. Other Considerations
    • Several exercises throughout the training
    • Design Tips
    • Case Studies
    • Questions / Discussions

References: 

  1. Campbell Scientific. 2011. Geotechnical-Structural Instrumentation Training Manual. 
  1. Randall, B. 2024. Fundamentals Automated of Field Instrumentation. 
  1. Dunnicliff, J. 1982. Geotechnical instrumentation for monitoring field performance. 

 


Event Details
Seats Available: 6
Date: June 2-5, 2026
Location: Shepshed, LE12 9GX, UK
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