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Geotechnical Instrumentation and Monitoring
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What is the primary purpose of geotechnical instrumentation in civil engineering projects?
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To measure and monitor the behavior of soil and rock formations.
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Geotechnical instrumentation is used to collect data on various parameters such as pore water pressure, earth pressure, settlement, and strain, which helps engineers understand the behavior of soil and rock formations under different loading conditions.