Practice Displacement And Position Sensors (6.2) - Types of Sensors Used in Civil Engineering Applications

Practice: Displacement and Position Sensors

Lesson 6.2Types of Sensors Used in Civil Engineering Applications

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Question 1.
What principle does an LVDT operate on?
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Think of how magnetism can induce electricity.
Question 2.
What type of sensor measures resistance change?
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What changes when you move a wiper?
3Question 3.
What does an LVDT measure?
- Temperature
- Displacement
- Pressure
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Think about what 'LVDT' stands for.
4Question 4.
True or False: Laser distance meters require contact with the surface to measure distance.
- True
- False
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Consider the method they use for measurements.
Question 5.
A civil engineer needs to monitor bridge expansion in a warm climate. Which sensor would they choose and why?
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Think about how precise measurements are essential in structural integrity.
Question 6.
Comparing the use of potentiometric sensors and laser distance meters in different construction environments. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each?
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Consider the impact of environmental conditions on sensor functionality.

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