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JOINTMETER AND CRACKMETER |
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Application |
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Jointmeters are used to monitor movement at joints and
cracks in concrete and rock.
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Monitoring joints for unexpected movement to provide
early warning of performance problems
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Monitor joints and cracks in structures that may be
affected by nearby construction activities.
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Monitor cracks in structures that have experienced
seismic activity.
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Types of Jointmeters |
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3-D Jointmeters
3-D submersible jointmeters are used to
monitor movement at joints in concrete structures.
Avongard Crackmeter
The standard Tell-Tale crackmeter
monitors horizontal or vertical movement across a crack.
VW Crackmeter
The VW crackmeter is used to monitor
movement at joints and cracks in concrete structures or rock.
VW
Embedment Jointmeter
The VW embedment jointmeter is used to
monitor movement at joints in mass-concrete structures such as abutments,
foundations, and dams.
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