CR10X

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Case Study » Castillo de San Marcos: Crack Monitoring

Project Summary

Application Type:
Monitoring structural cracks, soil moisture, and weather conditions in support of preserving the Castillo de San Marcos

Location:
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, St. Augustine, Florida, USA

Products Used:
CR10X

Contributors:
David Wright, architect Grieves Worrall Wright & O'Hatnick

Contracting Agencies:
National Park Service

Measured Parameters:
x-y-z movement along cracks, tilt, soil moisture, meteorological conditions

A long-term monitoring effort is taking place at the Castillo de San Marcos, St. Augustine, Florida. The purpose of the monitoring is to determine the cause of cracks in the walls of the 17th century fort. The project monitors existing cracks in three dimensions, the tilt of the large segments between the major cracks, soil moisture changes within the bastion, and weather conditions at the site.