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Coastway Technical, part of the Coastway Group is one of the leading Geospatial Engineering companies to offer comprehensive Environmental and Structural monitoring supply and service throughout Ireland.

The primary objective of Structural Monitoring is to detect potentially dangerous situations with respect to ground and structural movement as a result of construction activities.

The primary requirement for Environmental Monitoring is to record and document factors that affect environmental aspects of the area in and around the project.

These factors may have implications with respect to Health and Safety on site and the nuisance factor on and off site. Acceptable limits for each of the elements are stipulated and constantly monitored.

Consultancy ...

Coastway Technical offer a consultancy service for construction sites which require various monitoring procedures. Based on information supplied by a client we can produce a method statement outlining procedures and probable monitoring requirements. We offer a full service from pre-implementation through installation and analysis.

Experience ...

Coastway Technical have been monitoring sites throughout Ireland and have an experienced monitoring department with the capacity to monitor Structural movement, Inclination, Vibration monitoring, Noise monitoring & Dust monitoring. All staff are fully trained and qualified in all monitoring procedures and installations. All monitoring requirements comply with recently introduced Irish Safety legislation.

Structural Movement Monitoring

Using a variety of methods and equipment to suit the circumstance of the site we establish base readings for comparison purpose. The monitored positions are surveyed as required and a comparison made with the initial readings. This allows an analysis of any movement lateral and vertical movement. It is advisable to monitor fixed structures such as buildings and railway track in the vicinity of any substantial construction projects.

Noise Monitoring

Using various Noise Monitoring devices, Coastway have the ability to measure and create reports of noise levels weighted to the human ear or simply recording decibel level. We can provide a base reading known as environmental background noise levels required by An Bord Pleanala to set a noise threshold specific to the construction phase.

We can then also measure and report noise levels created during construction to illustrate decibel level and effect on residents and businesses in the area. These measurements can be in the form of constant long term measurement or a number of instantaneous readings.

Vibration Monitoring

Required when processes such as piling, blasting and rock crushing are being undertaken. With the use of Instantel blastware products, Coastway Technical can provide, hire, training or undertake all aspects of vibration monitoring.

Our systems have audio and visual alarm systems, on site report printing removing necessity for computers, remote downloading and also a SMS alarm system should thresholds be breached. We also offer an air over pressure microphone to assess activity during blasting works.

Dust Monitoring

Using a ‘Bergerhoff’ Dust Gauge, one of the most recommended units; we retrieve samples of dust activity around a site usually on a monthly basis which is then sent to a government authorised testing facility. Once samples have been tested a report complying with legislation is generated for the contractor which outlines an average mg. level released during construction.

Inclination Monitoring

This is the requirement to monitoring slopes to detect zones of movement and establish whether movement is constant, accelerating, or responding to remedial measures. The core principle is to predict movement so that preventative measures can be undertaken if required. Monitoring also includes diaphragm walls and sheet piles to check that deflections are within design limits, that struts and anchors are performing as expected and that adjacent buildings are not affected by ground movements.
Monitoring the effects of tunneling operations to ensure that adjacent structures are not damaged by movements in the ground.

Applications for horizontal inclinometers include:
Providing settlement profiles of embankments, foundations, and other structures.

Crack Monitoring

Using various types of gauges we can record structural movement where cracks are appearing or located. These can be set on a flat surface or in and around a corner. These consist of two individual plates set overlapping each other with a cross-hair on one plate and a reference grid on the other. A record sheet is also supplied with these.