Aug 28, 2019

How to monitor convergence with SAAV

Tyler Morency
5 years ago

How to monitor convergence with SAAV

Introducing new SAAV installation method and 250 mm segment length

When SAAV was first released in 2017, Measurand’s most advanced ShapeArray, enabled faster and simpler installation directly into standard inclinometer casing sizes (from 47 mm to 100 mm, as well as 27 mm ID conduit). SAAV can now be installed in an arc to monitor convergence. Measurand created a new 250 mm segment length designed specifically for convergence monitoring applications suitable for situations that require higher levels of spatial resolutions.

A new installation method: How to install SAAV in an arc to monitor convergence

SAAV sold for convergence monitoring applications are inserted into 21 mm ID PVC flex conduit at the factory and then coiled onto its shipping reel. Flexible PVC conduit, along with an end cap, and a cable fixture assembly make up SAAV’s convergence installation kit.


The instrument arrives ready for the client to install directly to the tunnel wall. Clients place the convergence SAAV on a reel stand and attach the instrument to the wall at with U-clips as they pull the SAAV from the reel.

Contact Measurand to learn how SAAV can be used for your converegence monitoring applications.

  • 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