What's the best in-situ deformation monitoring instrument in 2026?
Comparing ShapeArrayTM and In-Place Inclinometers for geotechnical applications
This webinar took place on:
DATE: Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 8:30 am PDT / 11:30 pm EDT
Trusted deformation measurements are essential for geotechnical engineers and project stakeholders. However, with several digital inclinometer systems on the market, choosing the right instrument for your project requires careful consideration of several factors.
Join Orica Digital Solutions' Josh Smith and Andre Silva for a live webinar for an in-depth look at Measurand’s ShapeArray and modern In-Place Inclinometer systems. Learn how segment length, sensor spacing, cost, and the expected rate of movement, are important to consider when evaluating which instrument is the best fit for your project.
In this webinar, you’ll learn how to select instrumentation for deformation monitoring in mining and infrastructure applications, including slope stability, tailings storage facilities (TSF), and urban construction.
Key takeaways from this webinar
- A detailed overview of ShapeArray and In-Place Inclinometer systems for deformation monitoring
- In-depth look at the installation methods and best practices for both styles of instrumentation
- Learn how to approach different automated data collection strategies
- An understanding of why you would choose one instrument over the other.
- Real-world examples and use-cases
- Live questions and answers
Our Speakers:
Josh Smith
Regional Business Manager, EMEA | Geosolutions
Josh is an experienced project engineer with a demonstrated history of providing large scale infrastructure and mine monitoring solutions.
Beginning his journey with RST Instruments in 2017, Josh now leads the team based in the United Kingdom. After transitioning to Regional Business Manager with Orica Digital Solutions in 2024, Josh’s focus is now managing the team in EMEA to support their customers with developing their monitoring programs with Orica Digital Solutions' suite of instrumentation and geospatial technologies.
Andre Silva
Support Manager & Geotechnical Engineer - Technical Services, Geosolutions
André Silva is a civil engineer with a master’s degree in Geotechnics from the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (FEUP). He has over 15 years of international experience across different countries specializing in geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring for mining, dams, tunnels, slopes and civil infrastructure.
He currently works at Orica Digital Solutions as part of the Technical Services / Support Management team at Measurand, where he provides global technical support, with a strong focus on automated monitoring systems, data quality, system integration, and field implementation, particularly in Latin America.
André is President of the Technical Commission for Geotechnical Instrumentation and Monitoring (CT-IMG) of the Brazilian Geotechnical Society (ABMS) and an active member of the Portuguese Geotechnical Society (SPG). He also represents Brazil in the ISSMGE International Technical Committee TC220, dedicated to Geotechnical Instrumentation and Monitoring, contributing to international technical discussions, guidelines, and knowledge dissemination.