How to use real-time and reliable ShapeArray data to make risk-informed decisions

USSD Virtual Conference 2021

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How to use real-time and reliable ShapeArray data to make risk-informed decisions

How to use real-time and reliable ShapeArray data to make risk-informed decisions

Session details

This session explores the technology behind Measurand’s three unique ShapeArray models, reviews the installation methods and your options for viewing and collecting data. Finnegan Mwape and Matthew Miller illustrate real-world dam monitoring applications in three case studies.

The Case Studies:

  • Mactaquac Dam— A hydroelectric dam in New Brunswick, Canada
  • La Romaine Dam— A Rockfill dam in Quebec, Canada
  • Oroville Dam— A Earth embankment dam in California, USA
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PRESENTERS

Finnegan Mwape, P.E., MBA

Vice President - Global Sales
Measurand

www.measurand.com

Matthew Miller

Technical Services
Measurand

www.measurand.com

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  • 1993

    The Beginning

    Measurand is established in Fredericton, New Brunswick
  • 1994

    Bend sensor development

    Measurand develops and patents fiber optic bend and position sensors for the medical and automotive sectors

    U.S. Patent 5,321,257

  • 1995

    Canadian Space Agency

    Receives funding from the CSA to develop sensor technology that ultimately leads to invention of ShapeTape

    U.S. Patent 5,633,494

  • 1999

    Patent on fiber optic sensor

    Measurand receives patent for "Fiber Optic Bending and Positioning Sensor" issued June 29, 1999

    Canadian Patent 2,073,162

  • 2001

    ShapeTape & ShapeHand debut

    Measurand designs and develops innovative motion capture technology

    U.S. Patent 6,127,672, 6,563,107

  • 2002

    Measurand Attends the ICPMG

    First contact with the geotechnical sector at the International Conference on Physical Modelling in Geotechnics (ICPMG)
  • 2004

    ShapeArray

    Design patent application sent about a new product designed to meet the specific needs of the geotechnical industry

    U.S. Patent 6,127,672, 6,563,107

  • 2005-08

    ShapeWrap

    Measurand debuts ShapeWrap motion capture technology for the film and animation industry

    U.S. Patent 7,296,363

  • 2006

    Malibu installation

    ShapeAccelArray installed for ground monitoring for the first time​ in Malibu, CA

    Canadian Patent 2,472,421

  • 2007

    ShapeMRI

    Suite of instrumentation developed for motion capture within Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machines

    U.S. Patent 7,296,363

  • 2011

    SAAScan launched

    Built for rapid deployment and repeated use

    Canadian Patent 2,472,421

  • 2014

    SAAX launched

    Purpose-built for heavy-duty horizontal installation

    Canadian application 2,815,199 & 2,815,195

  • 2017

    SAAV launched

    The only geotechnical instrument with a patented cyclical installation method

    Cyclical Sensor Array, Canadian application 2,815,199 & 2,911,175