6.4 - Load and Force Sensors
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Practice Questions
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What does a load cell measure?
💡 Hint: Think about how they translate forces to signals.
Name one application of piezoelectric sensors.
💡 Hint: Consider scenarios with sudden forces.
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What type of sensor converts mechanical force into an electrical signal?
💡 Hint: It’s a type of transducer.
True or False: Piezoelectric sensors are used for static measurements
💡 Hint: Think about their response to mechanical stress changes.
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Challenge Problems
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A civil engineer needs to design a monitoring system for a bridge that will be subject to both static loads and dynamic impacts. How would you integrate load cells and piezoelectric sensors to ensure comprehensive monitoring?
💡 Hint: Think about where each sensor would provide the most data.
A new bridge installation is struggling under an unexpected load due to construction traffic. How could load cells help in this scenario, and what immediate actions should be taken?
💡 Hint: Consider how monitoring data can guide immediate safety decisions.
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