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Vibrating Wire Crack Meter
RST’s Vibrating Wire Crack Meters are designed to measure movement across surface cracks and joints in a single plane.
Overview
Overview
RST’s Vibrating Wire Crack Meters are easily installed with two threaded anchors (with ball joints) or other mounts, on either side of the crack/joint to monitor deformation over time.
Vibrating Wire Crack Meters are available in two models: either standard surface-mounted or submersible (up to 200 m, an example application would be on the upstream perimeter joint of CFRD dams).
Product features
- Rugged, reliable construction
- Long-term stability
- High accuracy and precision
- Low cost
- Versatile
Benefits
Benefits
Data insights
Ease of use
Improve safety
Features and benefits
Features and benefits
Vibrating Wire Sensor Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to 80°C |
| Resolution | <0.01% F.S. (readout dependent) |
| Range | 25, 50, 100, 150, 200 mm |
| Accuracy | <0.1% F.S. |
| Non-Linearity | <0.5% F.S. |
| Thermistor Type | NTC 3K Ohms @ 25°C |
Cable Specification – For Vibrating Wire Crack Meters
| Part # | Description |
|---|---|
| EL380004 | Two twisted pairs cable with polyurethane jacket |
Resources
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Industries
Industries
Civil infrastructure
Energy
Surface coal
Surface metal
Underground mining
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