VW STRAIN GAUGE SURFACE MOUNT VWS-2000
The VWS-2000 series vibrating wire surface strain mount gauges are designed for the long term monitoring of steel or concrete structures. Gauges may be attached to steel structures by arc welding or, using alternative end blocks, bonded or grouted into 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.
Description
The gauge consists of two end blocks with a tensioned steel wire between them. The end blocks can be attached by either arc welding, bonding or groutable anchors to steel or concrete.
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.
As the steel or concrete surface undergoes strain the 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.
Additional information
| Brands | |
|---|---|
| Strain Range |
3000 με |
| Gauge length |
VWS-2000: 150mm; VWS-2010: 89mm |
| Overall length |
VWS-2000: 156mm; VWS-2010: 95mm |
| Resolution |
1 με |
| Accuracy |
±0.1 (individual calibration) to ±0.5% FS (standard batch calibration) |
| Non linearity |
<0.5% FS |
| Temperature |
-20°C to +80°C |
| Frequency range |
VWS-2000: 850-1550 VWS-2010: 900-2000 |
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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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