Innovative Grouting Process Monitoring: Design and Implementation of a Measurement Device With Datalogger Function

Recording data from processes and activities has become indispensable for quality assurance and process verification, serving as a cornerstone in achieving research objectives. This requirement is particularly significant in the construction industry, where modern grouting techniques are used for wa...

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Main Authors: Gabriel Gaspar, Roman Budjac, Stefan Sedivy, Maximilian Stremy, Denis Benka, Eduard Nemlaha, Rastislav Elias
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Published: IEEE 2025-01-01
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description Recording data from processes and activities has become indispensable for quality assurance and process verification, serving as a cornerstone in achieving research objectives. This requirement is particularly significant in the construction industry, where modern grouting techniques are used for waterproofing during tunnel wall renovations to safeguard structures from capillary water ingress, which is vital for their durability. Detailed documentation of grouting processes is often necessary, as these records offer valuable insights into substrate conditions and grouting quality. This paper focuses on designing and implementing a device that captures physical data during the grouting process and stores it in a defined format on a microSD card. The paper covers problem analysis, key input variables identification, and suitable hardware components selection. The proposed device is versatile, enabling real-time monitoring of the grouting process, and can be adapted to measure the consumption of other materials, such as one- or two-component paints. The device underwent rigorous testing under laboratory conditions to ensure its functionality and reliability, and thus significantly contributes to the control and responsiveness of the grouting process by providing real-time data on critical operational parameters. In addition to the controlled testing, the device prototype was subjected to real-world testing during a major grouting project at the Bratislava-Lamač railway tunnel in the Slovak republic. This large-scale construction site provided a valuable opportunity to assess the device’s performance under operational conditions.
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spelling doaj-art-8024049ad52b49c9abee0d178113cdd82025-01-31T23:05:14ZengIEEEIEEE Access2169-35362025-01-0113193401935210.1109/ACCESS.2025.353481610855407Innovative Grouting Process Monitoring: Design and Implementation of a Measurement Device With Datalogger FunctionGabriel Gaspar0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2550-1675Roman Budjac1https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6840-1706Stefan Sedivy2https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0888-1597Maximilian Stremy3https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2918-0714Denis Benka4https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7013-1546Eduard Nemlaha5https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8941-3677Rastislav Elias6https://orcid.org/0009-0001-5413-6371Research Centre, University of Žilina, Žilina, SlovakiaResearch Centre, University of Žilina, Žilina, SlovakiaFaculty of Civil Engineering, University of Žilina, Žilina, SlovakiaFaculty of Materials Science and Technology in Trnava, Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, Trnava, SlovakiaFaculty of Materials Science and Technology in Trnava, Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, Trnava, SlovakiaFaculty of Materials Science and Technology in Trnava, Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, Trnava, SlovakiaFaculty of Materials Science and Technology in Trnava, Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, Trnava, SlovakiaRecording data from processes and activities has become indispensable for quality assurance and process verification, serving as a cornerstone in achieving research objectives. This requirement is particularly significant in the construction industry, where modern grouting techniques are used for waterproofing during tunnel wall renovations to safeguard structures from capillary water ingress, which is vital for their durability. Detailed documentation of grouting processes is often necessary, as these records offer valuable insights into substrate conditions and grouting quality. This paper focuses on designing and implementing a device that captures physical data during the grouting process and stores it in a defined format on a microSD card. The paper covers problem analysis, key input variables identification, and suitable hardware components selection. The proposed device is versatile, enabling real-time monitoring of the grouting process, and can be adapted to measure the consumption of other materials, such as one- or two-component paints. The device underwent rigorous testing under laboratory conditions to ensure its functionality and reliability, and thus significantly contributes to the control and responsiveness of the grouting process by providing real-time data on critical operational parameters. In addition to the controlled testing, the device prototype was subjected to real-world testing during a major grouting project at the Bratislava-Lamač railway tunnel in the Slovak republic. This large-scale construction site provided a valuable opportunity to assess the device’s performance under operational conditions.https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10855407/GroutingsensormicrocontrollerdataloggerHMI
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Roman Budjac
Stefan Sedivy
Maximilian Stremy
Denis Benka
Eduard Nemlaha
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Innovative Grouting Process Monitoring: Design and Implementation of a Measurement Device With Datalogger Function
IEEE Access
Grouting
sensor
microcontroller
datalogger
HMI
title Innovative Grouting Process Monitoring: Design and Implementation of a Measurement Device With Datalogger Function
title_full Innovative Grouting Process Monitoring: Design and Implementation of a Measurement Device With Datalogger Function
title_fullStr Innovative Grouting Process Monitoring: Design and Implementation of a Measurement Device With Datalogger Function
title_full_unstemmed Innovative Grouting Process Monitoring: Design and Implementation of a Measurement Device With Datalogger Function
title_short Innovative Grouting Process Monitoring: Design and Implementation of a Measurement Device With Datalogger Function
title_sort innovative grouting process monitoring design and implementation of a measurement device with datalogger function
topic Grouting
sensor
microcontroller
datalogger
HMI
url https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10855407/
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