3. Sensors and Data Types

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does a piezometer measure?

   Hint

   Think about water in soil.

2. 2.

   What type of data does a strain gauge provide?

   Hint

   Consider how often measurements are taken.

3. 3.

   What does a piezometer measure?

   • Water temperature
   • Pore water pressure
   • Soil density

   Hint

   Remember, it has to do with groundwater.

4. 4.

   True or False: A strain gauge measures static loads only.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about force changes.

5. 5.

   If a piezometer shows a rapid increase in pore water pressure during rain, what actions should an engineer consider?

   Hint

   Think about the relationship between water pressure and stability.

6. 6.

   Given a set of strain gauge data showing fluctuating measurements, how would you evaluate the material's performance?

   Hint

   Consider how data trends inform stress analysis.