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This equipment should be installed, maintained, and operated by technically qualified personnel. Any errors or omissions in data, or
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1. Introduction
The Vibrating Wire Embedment Strain Gage, GV4200, is designed to measure strain in concrete, in
structure such as foundations, piles, bridges, dams, containment vessels, tunnel liners, etc.
1-1. Features
1-3. Specification
Type : Vibrating Wire
Range : 3000 micro strain
Accuracy : ±0.1% full scale
Temperature range : -20°C ~ 80°C
Gage length : 150 mm
Sensor material : Stainless steel
Sensitivity : 1.0 micro strain
4core shielded signal cable
2. Gage Installation
3. Taking Readings
△μԐ : microstrain
R0 : Initial Reading
R1 : Current Reading
G : Gage Factor (= 3.304 x 10–3)
B : Batch Factor (= 0.97)
5. Maintenance