Ways Slope Meters Assist In The Construction Of Architectural Marvels

By Marylou Forbes


Marvelous architectural constructions have reached levels of excellence across the globe. The credit certainly goes to the professionals who achieve perfection with the aid of sophisticated and accurate instruments like slope meters, also known as tilt or inclination meters. The accuracy of these measuring instruments can go up to 0.0001 degrees.

The basic component in this instrument is a base side which is mounted properly on the dashboard of a vehicle or on any other place where continuous measurement of slope is recorded and viewed. On top of this base plate stands a hollow disc which is filled up halfway with heavy liquid. The liquid level displays the inclination angle on a graduated scale which is marked on the glass surface of the disc.

The indicator display may be in analog or digital. The accuracy of the sensitive digital instruments can be to the order of 0.0001 degrees. To maintain the accuracy level, necessary modifications are needed for the application in severe temperature conditions like sub-zero values or intense heat.

All of us have experienced the trouble of driving through water puddles or pools on the road just after a heavy rain shower. Present day technology uses proper meters to measure the slopes when developing crowns. It prevents the formation of low spots or flat surfaces, and helps solve the water accumulation problem perfectly.

Water puddles that accumulate on roads after a heavy shower causes trouble for drivers. This happens due to a buildup of flat surfaces or low spots while constructing the road slopes. However, present day engineers use tilt meters to improve accuracy in slope while constructing these roads, and eliminate problems like this completely.

The operators of asphalt pavers, wheel ditchers, and tunneling machines can estimate "percent of grade" with the help of tilt meters. Bull-dozers and motor graders also use the slope values while leveling or grading uneven surfaces. Construction engineers certainly need to measure the slopes as well when building crowns or inclined surfaces.

The installation of these meters if paramount for faster and better construction on slopes and crowns. The meter also guides the operator to locate the exact cutting edge and is required in spreading and finishing the slopes so that the roads are smooth without any hindrances for potential drivers.

Apart from use in construction, passenger vehicles also often use tilt meters in areas such as hilly roads. If the car is in horizontal position, the indicator shows the zero value or level value. When the car inclines or declines from the level position, the exact inclination value is displayed on the indicator.

The hermetically sealed instruments allow the operators to work in extreme climate conditions. They can work even during dust-storm, rainfall, or snowfall. Visibility is also improved for operations at night. Due to the fact that this meter is used in a variety of situations, it is always built to be robust.




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