Piezometers: Keeping Infrastructure Grounded in Stability
In large-scale infrastructure projects, what lies beneath often determines what stands above. Whether it’s a dam, metro tunnel, deep excavation, or embankment, understanding how groundwater behaves below the surface is critical to project success. Piezometer readings, when integrated within an Infrastructure Data Management Software like MissionOS, provide engineers with continuous visibility into changing ground and water conditions — helping ensure stability and safety from planning through to operation. Piezometer: A Critical Tool for Ground Awareness A piezometer is an instrument used to measure pore water pressure and the piezometric level (head of water) within soil, rock, or concrete. In simple terms, it helps engineers “see” underground — revealing how water moves, accumulates, or dissipates beneath a structure. Excess pore pressure can weaken soil by reducing its effective stress, affecting overall stability. By monitoring these pressur...