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  • Sensor Technology
  • Open-Source Hardware

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  • Traditional Lightweight Deflectometer (LWD) systems are costly and proprietary.
  • Limited accessibility hinders widespread adoption in construction quality control.
  • There is a need for affordable and open-source solutions for soil stiffness analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a low-cost, open-source LWD system for soil stiffness analysis.
  • To address the cost and accessibility barriers of traditional LWD systems.
  • To enable precise soil property analysis through efficient signal interpretation.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized Electro-Mechanical and Micro-Electro-Mechanical-System (MEMS) sensors.
  • Integrated an Arduino® Uno and ADS1262 Breakout Board for signal processing.
  • Developed an onboard sensor signal interpretation system for LWD applications.
  • Performed enhancements, calibration, and alignment procedures.

Main Results:

  • Successfully processed raw sensor data into deflection and force units.
  • Validated the system's accuracy and performance through field tests.
  • Achieved highly satisfactory results in soil property analysis.
  • Demonstrated significant cost reduction compared to traditional LWD systems.

Conclusions:

  • The developed open-source LWD system offers a cost-effective alternative for soil stiffness analysis.
  • Enhanced accessibility promotes wider adoption of quality control in construction.
  • The system provides precise soil property data, improving construction project efficiency.