Inclinometer Casing - Slope Indicator

Inclinometer CasingInclinometer casing is a special purpose,grooved pipe used in inclinometerinstallations. It is typicallyinstalled in boreholes, but can alsobe embedded in fills, cast into concrete,or attached to structures.Inclinometer casing provides accessfor the inclinometer probe, allowing itto obtain subsurface measurements.Grooves inside the casing control theorientation of the probe and provide asurface from which repeatable tiltmeasurements can be obtained.Choosing Inclinometer CasingAlthough Slope Indicator casing iscompetitively priced, price shouldnever be the deciding factor inchoosing inclinometer casing. Thecost of casing is quite small relativeto the cost of mobilizing a drill rig,and very small relative to the cost of afailed installation.This page summarizes the mostimportant factors to consider whenchoosing casing.Casing DiameterThe useful life of the casing endswhen ground movement pinches orshears the casing, preventing theprobe from passing through. Largerdiameter casing generally provideslonger life.85mm (3.34") Casing is suitable forlandslides and long term monitoring.It is also appropriate for monitoringmultiple shear zones or very narrowshear zones, and it is required for thehorizontal Digitilt inclinometer probe.70mm (2.75") Casing is suitable forconstruction projects. It can also beused for slope stability monitoringwhen only a moderate degree ofdeformation is anticipated.48mm (1.9") Casing is suitable forapplications where small deformationsare distributed over broadzones. It is generally not installed insoils.Casing GroovesMeasurement accuracy is directlyinfluenced by the quality of casinggrooves. Slope Indicator optimizescasing grooves for the wheels of theDigitilt inclinometer probe, providinga flat surface for the wheels and alsothe extra width needed when theprobe must pass through cross-axiscurvature. Groove spiral is also tightlycontrolled.Casing StrengthIn borehole installations, the annularspace around the casing is usuallybackfilled with grout. The groutingprocess can generate pressure highenough to cause the casing to collapse.In deep installations, the pressureof grout must be controlled bystage grouting, but in other cases,the casing must be strong enough towithstand the normal pressure ofgrouting. Slope Indicator uses thickwalledpipe and carefully controls thedepth of the grooves.Inclinometer CasingSealable CouplingsIf casing joints are not adequatelysealed, grout can force its way intothe casing and later prevent theprobe from reaching its intendeddepth.Slope Indicator offers several typesof couplings and casings, all of whichcan be sealed easily and consistently.Our newest designs feature O-ringseals, and our older designs featuretight-fitting surfaces that are fusedtogether with solvent cement.AssemblyInclinometer casing should be easyto assemble, even with an untrainedcrew. Slope Indicator’s QC casing,which snaps together, is the currentleader in quick and easy assembly.Other types of casing are assembledwith shear wires or with solventcement.Casing MaterialsSlope Indicator uses only ABS plasticfor its casing for several reasons.ABS plastic retains its shape andflexibility over a wider range of temperaturesthan PVC plastic. ABSplastic is much easier to handle andseal than fiberglass casing. Finally,ABS plastic is suitable for long termcontact with all types of soils, grouts,and ground water, unlike aluminumcasing, which is no longer recommendedfor any application.Installation InformationVisit the technical support section atwww.slopeindicator.com to find recommendedgrout mixes, ways tocounter casing buoyancy, and noteson other installation issues.G E O T E C H N I C A L & S T R U C T U R A L I N S T R U M E N T A T I O N 1

2 S L O P E I N D I C A T O RQC CASINGQC (Quick Connect) casing features snaptogetherconvenience and strong, flush joints.Grooves: Grooves are machine broached forexcellent control of width, chamfer, depth,straightness, and spiral.Sealing: O-ring seals prevent entry of grout.Coupling: Built-in couplings snap together tomake a flush joint. Unique locking mechanismengages full inner circumference of casing, providingmuch stronger joints than other snap-typecasings.Assembly: Press casing sections together untiljoint snaps closed. The resulting joint is strong,flush, and grout-proof. Solvent cement, rivets, ortape are not required. O-ring lubricant is appliedat factory. Extra O-rings and lubricant are suppliedwith each box of casing.Best for: General use.QC Casing 85mm · 3.34"Casing OD: 85 mm, 3.34 inches.Casing ID: 73 mm, 2.87 inches.Collapse Rating: 12.4 bar, 180 psi.Load Rating: 635 kg, 1400 lb.Temp rating: -29 to 88 ºC, -20 to 190 ºF.Spiral: 0.33º per 3m or 10' section.QC Casing 70mm · 2.75"Casing OD: 70 mm, 2.75 inches.Casing ID: 59 mm, 2.32 inches.Collapse Rating: 16.5 bar, 240 psi.Load Rating: 635 kg, 1400 lb.Temp rating: -29 to 88 ºC, -20 to 190 ºF.Spiral: 0.33º per 3m or 10' section.STANDARD CASINGSlope Indicator’s traditional inclinometer casingfeatures high-strength, flush joints and is availablein three diameters.Grooves: Grooves are machine broached forexcellent control of width, chamfer, depth,straightness, and spiral.Sealing: Solvent cement and tape.Coupling: Precision molded couplings haveinterference fit for high-strength bonding. Smalldiameter version has integral couplings.Assembly: Casing and couplings are gluedtogether with ABS solvent cement, riveted, andwrapped with tape.Best for: General use. The extra-strong jointsare helpful in very deep boreholes and oversizeboreholes in which casing is not well supported.Standard Casing 85mm · 3.34"Coupling OD: 89 mm, 3.51 inches.Casing OD: 85 mm, 3.34 inches.Casing ID: 73 mm, 2.87 inches.Collapse Rating: 10.6 bar, 155 psi.Load Rating: 320 kg, 700 lb.Temp rating: -29 to 88 ºC, -20 to 190 ºF.Spiral: 0.33º per 3m or 10' section.Standard Casing 70mm · 2.75"Coupling OD: 70 mm, 2.75 inches.Casing OD: 70 mm, 2.75 inches.Casing ID: 59 mm, 2.32 inches.Collapse Rating: 15 bar, 220 psi.Load Rating: 320 kg, 700 lb.Temp rating: -29 to 88 ºC, -20 to 190 ºF.Spiral: 0.33º per 3 m or 10' section.Standard Casing 48mm · 1.9"Casing OD: 48 mm, 1.9 inches.Casing ID: 38 mm, 1.5 inches.Collapse Rating: 24 bar, 350 psi.Load Rating: 320 kg, 700 lb.Temp rating: -29 to 88 ºC, -20 to 190 ºF.Spiral: 0.33º per 3 m or 10' section.EPIC CASINGEPIC casing is an economical casing that can becut and coupled at any point along its length.Grooves: Grooves are formed during extrusionand are less precise than broached grooves.Sealing: Solvent cement, mastic, and tape.Coupling: Oversize couplings make very strongjoints.Assembly: Casing and couplings are gluedtogether with ABS solvent cement. The jointmust then be sealed with mastic and tape.Best for: General use. Some care must be takento seal the coupling.EPIC Casing 70mm · 2.75" OnlyCoupling OD: 78 mm, 3.07 inches.Casing OD: 70 mm, 2.75 inches.Casing ID: 60 mm, 2.32 inches.Collapse Rating: 15 bar, 220 psi.Load Rating: 320 kg, 700 lb.Temp rating: -29 to 88 ºC, -20 to 190 ºF.Spiral: 0.5º per 3m or 10' section.85mm (3.34")casing accomodates themost movement and provides thelongest installation life. It is useful forlandslides and long-term monitoringprojects. 70mm (2.75") casing is suitable formedium to short-term constructionprojects. 48 mm (1.9") casing isused in rock or concrete wheredeformations will besmall.G E O T E C H N I C A L & S T R U C T U R A L I N S T R U M E N T A T I O N

S L O P E I N D I C A T O RCPI CASINGCPI casing features quick assembly and disassemblyand is available in 3 diameters.Grooves: Grooves are machine broached forexcellent control of width, chamfer, depth,straightness, and spiral.Sealing: O-ring seals prevent entry of grout.Coupling: Oversize couplings and shear wiresmake high strength joint.Assembly: Apply grease to O-rings, press couplingonto casing, and insert shear wire.Best for: Cold weather assembly or temporaryinstallations that involve repeated disassembly.CPI Casing 85mm · 3.34"Coupling OD: 94 mm, 3.7 inches.Casing OD: 85 mm, 3.34 inches.Casing ID: 73 mm, 2.87 inches.Collapse Rating: 11 bar, 155 psi.Load Rating: 635 kg, 1400 lb.Temp rating: -29 to 88 ºC, -20 to 190 ºF.Spiral: 0.33º per 3m or 10' section.CPI Casing 70mm ·2.75"Coupling OD: 76 mm, 3 inches.Casing OD: 70 mm, 2.75 inches.Casing ID: 59 mm, 2.32 inches.Collapse Rating: 15 bar, 220 psi.Load Rating: 400 kg, 900 lb.Temp rating: -29 to 88 ºC, -20 to 190 ºF.Spiral: 0.33º per 3m or 10' section.CPI Casing, 48mm · 1.9"Coupling OD: 54 mm, 2.12 inches.Casing OD: 48 mm, 1.9 inches.Casing ID: 38 mm, 1.5 inches.Collapse Rating: 24 bar, 350 psi.Load Rating: 320 kg, 900 lb.Temp rating: -29 to 88 ºC, -20 to 190 ºF.Spiral: 0.33º per 3 m or 10' section.SHEAR-WIRE CASINGShear-Wire casing features flush joints that canbe assembled easily in cold weather.Grooves: Grooves are machine broached forexcellent control of width, chamfer, depth,straightness, and spiral.Sealing: O-ring seals prevent entry of grout.Coupling: Built-in couplings lock together withremovable nylon shear wire to make flush joint.Assembly: Press casing sections together, theninsert shear wire. The result is a flush, groutproofjoint. Solvent cement, rivets, and tape arenot required. O-ring lubricant is applied at thefactory. Extra O-rings, lubricant, and shear wiresare supplied with each box of casing.Best for: Easy assembly in weather that is toocold for solvent cement or snap-together joints.Generally used in water-filled boreholes.Shear Wire Casing 85mm · 3.34"Casing OD: 85 mm, 3.34 inches.Casing ID: 73 mm, 2.87 inches.Collapse Rating: 12.4 bar, 180 psi.Load Rating: 225 kg, 500 lb.Temp rating: -29 to 88 ºC, -20 to 190 ºF.Spiral: 0.33º per 3m or 10' section.Shear Wire Casing 70mm · 2.75"Casing OD: 70 mm, 2.75 inches.Casing ID: 59 mm, 2.32 inches.Collapse Rating: 16.5 bar, 240 psi.Load Rating: 225 kg, 500 lb.Temp rating: -29 to 88 ºC, -20 to 190 ºF.Spiral: 0.33º per 3m or 10' section.GROUT VALVESGrout valves allow placement of grout backfill inboreholes that cannot accommodate an externalgrout pipe. The one-way valve is installed in thebottom section of casing. A grout pipe is loweredthrough the casing to mate with the grout valveand deliver the grout.TELESCOPING SECTIONSOptional telescoping sections accommodate 150mm (6 inches) of compression or extension. Fullyextended, each telescoping section adds 0.76 m(2.5 feet) of length to the casingCASING ANCHORSIn its fluid state, grout exerts an uplift force thatcan push even water-filled casing out of theborehole. Holding the casing down from the tophas unfortunate side-effects: the casing goesinto compression and snakes from side to side inthe borehole. Thus casing curvature is presentfrom the start, and slight variations in the positioningof the probe are more likely to producereading errors..The casing anchor, installed in place of the bottomcap, provides a convenient way to countercasing buoyancy and reduces casing curvature,since the casing self-centers in the borehole. Theanchor has spring loaded arms that are activatedwhen a pin is pulled. Anchors are available for 70mm and 85 mm casing.G E O T E C H N I C A L & S T R U C T U R A L I N S T R U M E N T A T I O N3

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C O MQC CASING 85MM · 3.34"Casing Section, 10' (3.05 m) . . . . . . . 51150310Casing Section, 5' (1.52 m) . . . . . . . . 51150311Section, Telescoping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51150320Cap, Bottom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51150330Cap, Bottom, Heavy Duty . . . . . . . . . . 51100520Grout Valve, Gasket Type . . . . . . . . . . 51100830Cap, Top. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51100500Cap, Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51100550Splice Kit, Male . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51150350Splice Kit, Female. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51150351QC CASING 70mm · 2.75"Casing Section,10' (3.05 m) . . . . . . . 51150210Casing Section, 5' (1.52 m) . . . . . . . . 51150211Section, Telescoping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51150220Cap, Bottom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51150230Cap, Bottom, Heavy Duty . . . . . . . . . . 51101520Grout Valve, Gasket Type . . . . . . . . . . 51100820Cap, Top. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51101500Cap, Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51101550Splice Kit, Male . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51150250Splice Kit, Female. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51150251STANDARD CASING 85mm · 3.34"Casing Section, 10' (3.05 m) . . . . . . . 51100100Casing Section, 5' (1.52 m) . . . . . . . . 51100105Telescoping Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51106400Coupling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51100200Cap, Bottom, Heavy Duty . . . . . . . . . . 51100520Grout Valve, Gasket Type . . . . . . . . . . 51100830Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51100500Cap, Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51100550Pop Rivet AD44H . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51103301STANDARD CASING 70mm · 2.75"Casing Section, 10' (3.05 m) . . . . . . . 51101100Casing Section, 5' (1.52 m) . . . . . . . . 51101105Telescoping Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51107400Coupling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51101200Cap, Bottom, Heavy Duty . . . . . . . . . . 51101520Grout Valve, Gasket Type . . . . . . . . . . 51100820Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51101500Locking Cap with Padlock . . . . . . . . . 51101550Pop Rivet AD42H . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51003303STANDARD CASING 48mm · 1.9"Casing Section, 5' (1.52 m) . . . . . . . . 51102305Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51102500Locking Cap with Padlock . . . . . . . . . 51102550Grout Valve, Gasket Type . . . . . . . . . . 51104000EPIC CASING 70mm · 2.75"Casing Section, 10' (3.05 m) . . . . . . . 51111100Coupling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51111200Telescoping Coupling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51111400Cap, Bottom, Heavy Duty . . . . . . . . . . 51101520Grout Valve, Gasket Type . . . . . . . . . . 51100820Cap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51111500Locking Cap with Padlock. . . . . . . . . . 51101550Pop Rivet AD46H . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51003310Lubricant for Telescoping Coupling. . . 57504000CPI CASING 85mm · 3.34"Casing Section, 10' (3.05 m). . . . . . . . 57500100Casing Section, 5' (1.52 m) . . . . . . . . 57500105Telescoping Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57506400Coupling with 2 Shear Wires. . . . . . . . 57500200Cap with Shear Wire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57500500Cap, Bottom, Heavy Duty . . . . . . . . . . 51100520Grout Valve, Gasket Type . . . . . . . . . . 51100830Cap, Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51100500Spare Nylon Shear Wire . . . . . . . . . . . 57500700O-Ring Lubricant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57504000CPI CASING 70mm · 2.75"Casing Section, 10' (3.05 m) . . . . . . . 57501100Casing Section, 5' (1.52 m) . . . . . . . . 57501105Telescoping Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57507400Coupling with 2 Shear Wires. . . . . . . . 57501200Cap with Shear Wire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57501500Cap, Bottom, Heavy Duty . . . . . . . . . . 51101520Grout Valve, Gasket Type . . . . . . . . . . 51100820Cap, Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51101500Spare Nylon Shear Wire . . . . . . . . . . . 57501700O-Ring Lubricant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57504000CPI CASING 48mm · 1.9"Casing Section, 5' (1.52 m) . . . . . . . . 57502105Coupling with 2 Shear Wires. . . . . . . . 57502200Cap with Shear Wire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57502500Grout Valve, Gasket Type . . . . . . . . . . 57503700Cap, Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51102500Spare Nylon Shear Wire . . . . . . . . . . . 57502700O-Ring Lubricant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57504000SHEAR WIRE CASING 85mm · 3.34"10' (3.05 m) Casing Section. . . . . . . . .511603105' (1.52 m) Casing Section. . . . . . . . . .51160311Section, Telescoping . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51160320Cap, Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51160330Cap, Bottom, Heavy Duty . . . . . . . . . .51100520Grout Valve, Gasket Type . . . . . . . . . .51100830Cap, Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51100500Cap, Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51100550SHEAR WIRE CASING 70mm · 2.75"Casing Section, 10' (3.05 m) . . . . . . . .51160210Casing Section, 5' (1.52 m) . . . . . . . . .51160211Section, Telescoping . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51160220Cap, Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51160230Cap, Bottom, Heavy Duty . . . . . . . . . .51101520Grout Valve, Gasket Type . . . . . . . . . .51100820Cap, Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51101500Cap, Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51101550CASING ANCHORSCasing Anchor, 85 mm (3.34") . . . . . .51104385Casing Anchor, 70 mm (2.75") . . . . . .51104370Anchor + Grout Valve, 85mm(3.34") .51104485Anchor + Grout Valve, 70mm(2.75") .51104470INSTALLATION ACCESSORIESMastic Sealing Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51003800Vinyl Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51003900Duct Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51004000ABS Solvent Cement, 1/2 pint . . . . . . .51103401ABS Solvent Cement, 1 pint. . . . . . . . .51103402Pop Rivet Gun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50100202Casing Clamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .501002004www.slopeindicator.comsolutions@slope.comDGSI East 2175 West Park Court, Stone Mountain, GA USA 30087 Tel: +1-770-465-7557DGSI West 12123 Harbour Reach Drive, Mukilteo, WA, USA 98275 Tel: +1-425-493-6200Made in USA. 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