<p><p><strong>References:<br></strong><em>Chu et al. (2006)<br>Schaefer et al. (2016)<br>ISSGME (2008)<br>Yan and Chu (2003b)</em></p><p><strong>Method Summary</strong></p><p>Inclinometers are installed in the soil and are read at established time intervals in order to record lateral movements with depth.</p><p><strong>Accuracy and Precision</strong></p><p>Inclinometers provide a reliable depiction of lateral movements with depth.</p><p><strong>Adequacy of Coverage</strong></p><p>Inclinometers provide a limited area of coverage. The greater the number of inclinometers, the more information can be retrieved about lateral movements below the surface.</p><p><strong>Implementation Requirements </strong></p><p>Upon installation, the process to obtain and reduce information from inclinometers requires some experience.</p><p><strong>General Comments </strong></p><p>Inclinometers are a good indicator of the progress and final results of a vacuum preloading project and should be utilized for sites where stability is a concern. By tracking lateral ground movement during and after vacuum preloading, the stability of the site can be assessed. Inclinometers provide information about where soil is moving below the ground surface and can be used to identify potential slope stability problem areas for sites where a surcharge load is utilized.</p></p>