17.2.1 - Sensors
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What do strain gauges measure?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when you put pressure on an object.
How do accelerometers work?
💡 Hint: Consider how your phone detects movement.
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What do strain gauges primarily measure?
💡 Hint: Think about how forces affect the shape of a material.
True or False: Accelerometers can only be used in transportation vehicles.
💡 Hint: Consider other applications outside of vehicles.
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A new bridge is being constructed. Explain how you would integrate different sensors for SHM and their respective roles.
💡 Hint: Consider the environment and how different forces act upon the structure.
Discuss the implications of fiber-optic sensors compared to traditional sensors in environments with electromagnetic interference.
💡 Hint: Think about where electrical interference might be encountered in civil engineering.
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