Embedded Data Collector

What is an EDC?

The Embedded Data Collector (EDC) is a stand-alone dynamic testing method to monitor concrete pile installation for bridge foundations. More >>

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More about an Embedded Data Collector

The Embedded Data Collector (EDC) is a stand-alone dynamic testing method to monitor concrete pile installation for bridge foundations. The EDC system consists of a wireless (Bluetooth) radio/controller connected to strain and accelerometer gauges at the top and bottom of the pile prior to concrete placement. The signals from the gauges are collected, stored, and wirelessly transmitted from the pile and are analyzed “real time” (blow by blow) with a laptop computer in the field.

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Additional Resources

Presentation
- Driven Concrete Pile Foundation Monitoring With Embedded Data Collector System [PDF]
  International Foundation Congress & Equipment Expo
  Rodrigo Herrera, P.E.; Lawrence E. Jones, P.E.; and Peter Lai, P.E.
  (March 15-19, 2009)
Training
- Embedded Data Collector Workshop
  (August 27-28, 2013)
  - The Florida Experience [PDF]
    Rodrigo Herrera, P.E.; Florida Department of Transportation
  - The North Carolina Experience [PDF]
    Mohammed A. Mulla, P.E., CPM, MCE; North Carolina Department of Transportation
  - The Virginia Experience [PDF]
    D. Ashton Lawler, P.E.; Virginia Department of Transportation
  - Smart Structures [PDF]
  - SmartPile^® User Manual
  - Workshop Attendee List [PDF]
  - Workshop Notes [PDF]
- Embedded Data Collectors
  NHI Real Solutions - Web Conference
  (August 13, 2014)
  - Web Conference Transcript [PDF]
  - The Florida Experience [PDF]
    Rodrigo Herrera, P.E.; Florida Department of Transportation
  - The North Carolina Experience [PDF]
    Mohammed A. Mulla, P.E., CPM, MCE; North Carolina Department of Transportation
  - The Virginia Experience [PDF]
    D. Ashton Lawler, P.E.; Virginia Department of Transportation
- Embedded Data Collector for Driven Pile Foundations
  NHI Real Solutions - Web Conference
  (July 25, 2013)
  - The Florida Experience [PDF]
    Rodrigo Herrera, P.E.; Florida Department of Transportation
  - The North Carolina Experience [PDF]
    Mohammed A. Mulla, P.E., CPM, MCE; North Carolina Department of Transportation
  - The Virginia Experience [PDF]
    D. Ashton Lawler, P.E.; Virginia Department of Transportation
Publications
- Analysis of Embedded Data Collectors (EDC) - Final Report [PDF]
  Florida Department of Transportation
  (June 2009)
- Driven Concrete Pile Foundation Monitoring With Embedded Data Collector System [PDF]
  Florida Department of Transportation
Photos/Videos
- Battery Change
- Casting Yard [PDF]
- Collecting Data
  - Photos [PDF]
  - Video [AVI]
- Data Collector Setup [PDF]
- SmartPile^® Documentation

Contacts

Lead States Team

Rudy Powell, Jr., Chair
State Construction Engineer
Florida Department of Transportation
850-414-4100
Rudy.Powell@dot.state.fl.us