A Comparison of Surface Deformation Measurement Methods for Slopes

Abstract

This study aimed to promote an efficient and reliable collection of deformation data for earthen slopes by comparing the Total Station (TS), Distributed Strain Sensing (DSS), and Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS)-based deformation measurement methods. The TS-based method was a two-person task with a longstanding “tried and true” reputation, and it provided acceptable results. However, it included a major portion of manual work in the field, potentially consuming extended time to obtain high-resolution data. The DSS-based method was a fiber optic cable-based one-person work, and it showed substantially faster and easier measurement. This method possessed the capability of collecting unattended measurements. The method also required anchor posts to measure deformation in segmented sections; some anchor posts became loose from shrinkage cracks and resulted in invalid measurements, particularly for soils of high plasticity. The UAS-based method was an aerial photogrammetric method. It provided an extremely high-resolution deformation profile but required a manual survey for an elevation check at reference points, although the surveying took a short amount of time by utilizing a Global Navigational Satellite Survey (GNSS) technique. This method required one operator and an assistant. From a comparison of the characteristics of the three different methods, it was found that each technique has its pros and cons, and the combination of different methods may greatly enhance the accuracy and convenience of the measurement.

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