Mining

Seismic Surveys provides vibration and overpressure monitoring for mining operations. We measure vibrations and overpressure caused by blasting and other mining activities to inform whether they remain within safe and regulatory limits and do not indicate a risk of affecting nearby structures or improvements. 

Blast vibration and overpressure monitoring is an essential aspect of mining operations that helps to support the safety of third-party properties, comply with regulations, and optimize mining activities. By continuously monitoring and analyzing blast vibrations and overpressure, mining companies can identify potential issues and be proactive to minimize impacts to nearby structures and promote positive community relations.

Why Are Blast Vibration and Overpressure Monitoring Important for Mining?

Blast vibration and overpressure monitoring around the mine site is critical for protection of neighboring properties and regulatory compliance. We install a monitoring system with vibration and overpressure sensors in strategic locations around the site to measure ground and airborne effects transmitted to nearby properties from mining activity. The sensors record the vibration and overpressure data, which can then be analyzed to demonstrate regulatory compliance and give the operator information to facilitate necessary adjustments to the blasting strategy.

Mining operations must comply with regulations related to blast vibration and overpressure limits. These regulations vary depending on the location and type of mining activity. Blast vibration and overpressure monitoring is essential for mining companies to comply with these regulations.

If vibration or overpressure levels from blasting or machinery exceed acceptable limits, mining companies may need to adjust the blasting strategy to minimize vibrations and overpressures for compliance. These data give the mining company the necessary information to make adjustments.

Decades of Experience Serving Mining

Seismic Surveys has decades of experience in vibration and overpressure monitoring and data analysis. Our engineers have the professionalism and expertise to work alongside your team to implement the right mining vibration and overpressure monitoring solution based on your goals. We have been the industry leader in service quality for decades. 

Projects

  • Bluestone Dam, Bluestone, WV
  • Alexandria Renew, Alexandria, VA
  • FDoT Sheridan Street Bridge
  • MDoT I-695, Baltimore Co., MD
  • Charles Street Reconstruction, Baltimore City, MD
  • 400 Central Avenue Tower, St. Petersburg, FL

Who We Serve

We provide geotechnical and structure movement monitoring services for:

Civil Construction

Vibration and noise monitoring for civil construction projects to document effects transmitted to nearby structures.

Sensitive Structures

Vibration and noise monitoring for demolition, construction, and renovations in and around vibration-sensitive structures.

Marine Construction

Vibration and noise monitoring to document effects on third-party structures, people, and marine life.

Transportation

Traffic vibration monitoring to assess the structural health of bridges and roadways and identify structural changes.

Mining

Vibration and overpressure monitoring for mining to document compliance and protect nearby structures.

Visit our applications page to learn more about how clients use our services.

Contact Us

Blast vibration monitoring is an essential aspect of mining operations that helps to ensure the safety of personnel and equipment, comply with regulations, and optimize mining activities. Contact us to see how you can identify potential issues and take action to prevent damage or safety risks. 

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  • About Argus Monitoring Solutions

  • Argus Monitoring Solutions is a tech enabled, test measurement services platform that provides outsourced seismic and environmental monitoring and inspection services to the quarry, construction, infrastructure, and mining sectors. Argus companies include Seismic Surveys, Sauls Seismic, and Nomis Seismographs.