VW STRAIN GAUGE EMBEDMENT VWS-2100
The VWS-2100 series vibrating wire embedment strain gauges are designed for direct embedment in concrete.
The strain gauge operates on the principle that a tensioned wire, when plucked, vibrates at its resonant frequency. The square of this frequency is proportional to the strain in the wire.
The gauge consists of two end blocks with a tensioned steel wire between them. Around the wire is a magnetic coil which when pulsed by a vibrating readout or data logger interface plucks the wire and measures the resultant resonant frequency of vibration.
Description
Deformation within the concrete will cause the two end blocks will move relative to each other. The tension in the wire between the blocks will change accordingly thus altering the resonant frequency of the wire.
VWS-2125 can be used within mass concrete with coarse aggregates as its heavy duty construction resists bending and the large end flanges provide a high contact area.
Additional information
| Brands | |
|---|---|
| Strain range |
3000 με |
| Gauge length |
50mm, 150mm, 250mm |
| Overall length |
54mm, 156mm, 260mm |
| Resolution |
1 με |
| Accuracy |
±0.1% (individual calibration) to ±0.5% (standard batch calibration) FS |
| Non linearity |
<0.5% FS |
| Temperature range |
-20°C to +80°C |
| Frequency range |
850-1550Hz |
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Geosense Ltd is one of Europe’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of instruments to the geotechnical, civil engineering, mining and environmental industries.
Geosense products are used globally in major projects in more than 68 countries. With a comprehensive in-house design and manufacturing capability, we can provide products not only to tight deadlines but also to suit custom-engineered solutions for specific project requirements.
Geosense specialises in the manufacture of vibrating wire and MEMS sensors, which are used to produce a wide range of instruments. In addition we manufacture automated data acquisition systems to complement our sensors, including wireless systems.
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