Practice Classification Of Sensors (6.1) - Types of Sensors Used in Civil Engineering Applications

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Question 1.
What is a displacement sensor used for?
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Think about how things change position.
Question 2.
Give one example of a passive sensor.
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Consider sensors that don't need power.
3Question 3.
What type of sensor measures structural vibrations?
- Load Sensor
- Vibration Sensor
- Humidity Sensor
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Think about what sensor captures movement.
4Question 4.
True or False? Passive sensors require an external power source.
- True
- False
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Consider how they work.
Question 5.
If you were designing a sensor network for a new bridge, what consideration would you prioritize in your choice of sensors based on their working principle?
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Think about the bridge's environment and the data needed.
Question 6.
Create a scenario where using an active sensor would be more beneficial than a passive sensor in a civil engineering application.
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Why might a sensor need to be powered during strong activities?

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