Vibrating Wire Deformation Meter
The VW Deformation Meter is a long-base strain gauge used to
measure axial strains or deformations in rock, concrete or soil. It can
also be embedded in soils in embankments such as earth dams and
highway fills. Base lengths of the gauge can vary from 0.3m to more than 25 meters.
Applications
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For measuring & monitoring
- Joints
- Boreholes
- Underground closures in tunnels & excavations
- Displacements following landslides
- Movement on unstable ground
Features
- Base lengths from 0.3 to >25m
- Sensors can be bolted together to form long strings
- Lengths can be adjused in the field