6 - Types of Sensors Used in Civil Engineering Applications
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What is the primary function of a strain gauge?
💡 Hint: Think about how mechanical stress affects materials.
Name a displacement sensor commonly used in civil engineering.
💡 Hint: Recall sensors that measure position changes.
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What does an LVDT measure?
💡 Hint: Think about how structures change shape.
True or False: Fiber Bragg Grating sensors can be affected by electromagnetic interference.
💡 Hint: Recall the unique properties of optical fibers.
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Design a monitoring system for a new bridge project. What types of sensors would you include and why? Consider aspects such as cost, reliability, and environmental factors.
💡 Hint: Reference the classifications of sensors discussed.
Evaluate the potential challenges faced when deploying sensors in extreme environments, such as high humidity or heavy pollution areas. What measures could be taken to mitigate these issues?
💡 Hint: Think about how environmental conditions impact sensor performance.
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