In earthworks where construction porepressures are a conditioning design factor, field instrumentation becomes essential in order to avoid incidents or risks to the structure's safety. In this context, this article presents the laboratory and field tests performed with a piezometer probe known as Levelogger®, originally developed for fluid pressure measurement in tanks and which was modified for use in soils. This device was then used with success in a practical geotechnical application. Both tests were conducted in an innovative manner and the Levelogger® proved to be an excellent alternative for measuring porepressures in events which require quick response and easy operation.
Construction porepressures; field instrumentation; piezometric probe
