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Piezoelectric Sensors

6.4.2 - Piezoelectric Sensors

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Question 1 Easy

What is the basic principle of piezoelectric sensors?

💡 Hint: Consider what happens to electric charge and mechanical forces.

Question 2 Easy

Name one application of piezoelectric sensors in civil engineering.

💡 Hint: Think about structural integrity.

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Question 1

What do piezoelectric sensors do?

Generate noise from vibration
Create electric charge from stress
Store energy

💡 Hint: Focus on how these sensors operate.

Question 2

Piezoelectric sensors are useful for impact monitoring.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall their primary function in structural engineering.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Propose a new application for piezoelectric sensors in an existing civil engineering project, detailing how it would enhance safety or monitoring capabilities.

💡 Hint: Think about areas where dynamic loads occur regularly.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the effectiveness of piezoelectric sensors compared to other types of sensors under continuous loading conditions.

💡 Hint: Consider the specific functions of each sensor type.

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