Vibration sensors are commonly used in civil and construction industry engineering to monitor safety during and after construction. The construction pit is a temporary structure during the excavation phase of the underground parking lot. The installation of strong sheet pile walls must prevent settlement.

The MEAS 8711-01 accelerometer is ideal for monitoring ambient vibrations, such as when driving pile foundations. This is especially important when digging in urban areas. After the construction pit is placed and excavated, a permanent structure will be installed. Conventional sensors such as potentiometers, pressure sensors, and linear position sensors with analog outputs can be used to ensure that the final structure is built according to regulations. Fiber optic sensors can also be used, which have the advantage of guaranteeing years of accurate data without the need for intermediate calibration. After construction is completed, vibration sensors are often used to monitor whether the structure remains within the specification range. This information is important to determine predictive maintenance.