Definition
piezometers
noun
- Plural of piezometer; instruments that measure fluid pressure or pore pressure in soil, rock, or water.
Usage: technical; commonly used in civil engineering, hydrogeology, and geotechnical fields
Examples
- The engineers installed piezometers throughout the dam to monitor groundwater pressure.
- Piezometers help geotechnical teams detect changes in subsurface water levels.
- The data from the piezometers indicated rising pore pressure in the foundation.
- Multiple piezometers were placed at different depths to map the pressure profile.
- Accurate readings from piezometers are essential for slope stability analysis.