An Introduction to Transducers for Instrumentation of Concrete Structures

by J Paul Guyer

Overview

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, electrical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in utilization of transducers for instrumentation of concrete structures such as dams, locks and building foundations. Here is what is discussed:
1. DESCRIPTION OF THE INSTRUMENTS
2. STRAIN METER
3. MINIATURE STRAIN METER
4. JOINT METER
5. STRESS METER FOR CONCRETE
6. PORE PRESSURE CELL
7. THE REINFORCED CONCRETE METER
8. RESISTANCE THERMOMETER
9. INSTRUMENT PREPARATION
10. WATERPROOFING TREATMENT
11. CABLE LEADS
12. CALIBRATION CORRECTIONS
13. CORRECTION FACTORS
14. RESISTANCE THERMOMETER CALIBRATION
15. FINAL CALIBRATION ADJUSTMENTS
16. INSTRUMENT INSTALLATION
17. EMBEDMENT TECHNIQUES.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781974160648
Publisher:	CreateSpace Publishing
Publication date:	08/02/2017
Series:	Concrete Engineering
Pages:	30
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.02(h) x 0.06(d)

About the Author

Paul Guyer is a registered civil engineer, mechanical engineer, fire protection engineer and architect with 35 years of experience designing buildings and related infrastructure. For an additional 9 years he was a principal staff advisor to the California Legislature on capital outlay and infrastructure issues. He is a graduate of Stanford University and has held numerous national, state and local offices with the American Society of Civil Engineers, Architectural Engineering Institute and National Society of Professional Engineers. He is a Fellow of ASCE, AEI and CABE (U.K.).