<p><p><strong>References:<br></strong><em>Bo and Choa (2004)</em></p><p><strong>Method Summary</strong></p><p>Settlement plates are usually installed on the platform where vertical drains are installed. The monitoring data can be plotted together with construction activities.</p><p><strong>Accuracy and Precision</strong></p><p>The surface settlements plates provide an accurate estimation of the ground settlement.</p><p><strong> </strong><strong>Adequacy of Coverage </strong></p><p>Sufficient coverage requires several settlement plates be installed and monitored.</p><p><strong> </strong><strong>Implementation Requirements </strong></p><p>Installation and monitoring of settlement plates require minimal experience.</p><p><strong>General Comments</strong></p><p>The elevation of these plates can be easily measured to ensure the field settlement satisfies design criteria. Settlement monitoring is critical to project success.</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>