1. Scope

This standard lays down details of installation and observation of baseplate apparatus for observing foundation settlement of dams and embankments resting on soil strata. For the purpose of this standard the word embankment includes earth and rock-fill dams.

2. REFERENCES

The following standards contain provisions, which through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this standard. At the time of publication, the editions indicated were valid. All standards are subject to revision, and parties to agreements based on this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the standards indicated below:

IS No. Title

7500 : 2000 Code of practice for installation and observation of cross arms for measurement of internal vertical movement in earth dams (first revision)

7436 (Part 1) : 1993 Guide for types of measurements for structures in river valley projects and criteria for choice and location of measuring instruments: Part 1 for earth and rockfill dams (first revision)