Vibrating Wire Rebar and Sister Bar Strain Gauges Overview
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The Rebar Strain Gauge is designed to measure strain in concrete piles, mass concrete structures, diaphragm and slurry walls, caissons and cast in place concrete piles.
The Vibrating Wire Rebar and Sister Bar Strain Gauges measure strain in concrete and consist of a coil assembly and a Vibrating Wire element with rebar extensions at each end. Rebar Strain Gauges are welded into the reinforcing cage and must be matched to the size and grade of the rebar forming the cage. Sister Bars are installed alongside existing lengths of rebar within the cage. Both types of strain gauge are extremely robust, reliable and waterproof. The gauges can be read individually or remotely/ automatically as part of a data collection system. A factory fitted, four-core screened cable connects the coil to the readout unit. The Rebar Strain Gauge operates on the established Vibrating Wire principle. Product Features
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The Rebar and Sister Bar Strain Gauges consist of a sealed element containing the wire, which is de-bonded from the concrete by a plastic coating. This is attached to two lengths of rebar, one at either end, which in turn are used to transfer strain from the structure to be monitored to the gauge. These rebar extensions are long enough to ensure full transfer of the strain within the concrete to the strain gauge.
The sensor can be read with any commercially available Vibrating Wire readout and the integrated thermistor allows for temperature data to be recorded, aiding the evaluation of thermally induced strains. As with all Vibrating Wire instruments, the use of a frequency based signal allows for long cable runs (in excess of 1,000m) between the instrument and the readout point or data logger. Installation The Rebar Strain Gauge is installed by welding the gauge into the rebar cage at a location within the structure suitable to accurately pass loads from the cured concrete into the gauge. Sister Bars (of 12mm diameter) are installed alongside existing lengths of rebar within the cage. Rebar Strain Gauges and Sister Bars are usually installed in pairs within the structure on either side of the neutral axis, so that bending movements can be separated from axial loads. Cables from gauges are run in a convenient way to a readout or data logging point. Care must be taken to ensure no damage occurs during pour. |
Application |
The Rebar Strain Gauge is used to measure strain in concrete piles, mass concrete structures, diaphragm and slurry walls, caissons and for casting in place concrete piles.
Typical applications include:
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Technical Rating |
As the correct installation of any monitoring sensor or system is vital to maximise performance and accuracy, Geomotion makes the following recommendations for the skill level of the installation contractor.
Technical Rating for this Product: INTERMEDIATE The installer already has previous experience and/or training in the installation of this instrument or system. Geomotion offer installation and monitoring services to support this system. For more information please contact us. |
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Geomotion Malaysia
No. 2, Jalan PP11/4, Alam Perdana Industrial Park Taman Putra Perdana, 47130 Puchong Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia T: +60 3 8066 3757 T: +60 3 8066 3535 E: [email protected] |
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