Crackmeter
Crack meters are used for precise measurement of surface cracks and distances between joints on concrete, rock, soil or structures.
The crack meter is anchored to the structure and measures the opening and closing of the cracks using VW sensors. The data obtained can be recorded using portable readers or transferred to a data collection system.
Origin: England
Main Areas of Use:
– Dams
– Tunnels
– Structure Joint Points
– Pipelines
– Stone/Masonry Buildings
– Rock Formations
Advantages of the System:
– Easy to install and read
– High sensitivity
– Not affected by long cabling
– Sizes suitable for openings between 5 and 100 mm
– Water resistance up to 16 Bar