| Abstract: | The tiltmeter is a useful tool for geologic and geotechnical applications. To obtain full benefit from the tiltmeter, easy and accurate data presentations should be used. Unfortunately, the most commonly used method for tilt data reduction now may yield inaccurate and low-resolution results. This article describes a simple, accurate, and high-resolution approach developed at the Illinois State Geological Survey for data reduction and presentation. The orientation of tiltplates is determined first by using a trigonometric relationship, followed by a matrix transformation, to obtain the true amount of rotation change of the tiltplate at any given time. The mathematical derivations used for the determination and transformation are then coded into an integrated PC application by adapting the capabilities of commercial spreadsheet, database, and graphics software. Examples of data presentation from tiltmeter applications in studies of landfill covers, characterizations of mine subsidence, and investigations of slope stability are also discussed. |
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| Citation Author: | Su, W. -J. |
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| Citation Larger Work Title: | Environmental and Engineering Geoscience |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Using an analytical geometry method to improve tiltmeter data presentation; 2000; Article; Journal; Environmental and Engineering Geoscience; Su, W. -J. |
| Citation Start Page: | 227 |
| Citation Volume: | 6 |
| Citation Year: | 2000 |
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| Text: | Using an analytical geometry method to improve tiltmeter data presentation; 2000; Article; Journal; Environmental and Engineering Geoscience; Su, W. -J. |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/thumbnails/outside_thumb.jpg |
| Date Other: | Sat, 1 Jan 2000 00:00 -0600 |
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